Yoo-Keun Kim
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View article: Patterns of medical care utilization according to environmental factors in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Patterns of medical care utilization according to environmental factors in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients Open
Background/Aims: Weather and air pollution are associated with the exacerbation of respiratory diseases. We investigated patterns of medical care use according to meteorological factors and air pollution in patients with asthma or chronic …
View article: Numerical simulations of the impacts of land-cover change in the intertidal zone on local meteorology in western Korea
Numerical simulations of the impacts of land-cover change in the intertidal zone on local meteorology in western Korea Open
The impact of land cover change in the intertidal zone (8.2% of the total surface area) on meteorology was evaluated using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model during summer (19 - 21 August 2016) and winter (9 - 11 February 201…
View article: Correction to: Perceptions regarding utilization of meteorological information in healthcare in Korea: a qualitative study
Correction to: Perceptions regarding utilization of meteorological information in healthcare in Korea: a qualitative study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s40557-018-0214-3.].
View article: Perceptions regarding utilization of meteorological information in healthcare in Korea: a qualitative study
Perceptions regarding utilization of meteorological information in healthcare in Korea: a qualitative study Open
More attempts should be made to provide meteorological information to groups vulnerable to climate change, and the effects of this information should be evaluated in terms of effectiveness and inequality. The findings of this study will be…
View article: Atmospheric Dispersion Characteristics of Radioactive Materials according to the Local Weather and Emission Conditions
Atmospheric Dispersion Characteristics of Radioactive Materials according to the Local Weather and Emission Conditions Open
Background This study evaluated the atmospheric dispersion of radioactive material according to local weather conditions and emission conditions. Materials and Methods Local weather conditions were defined as 8 patterns that frequently occ…
View article: Heat Stress Assessment and the Establishment of a Forecast System to Provide Thermophysiological Indices for Harbor Workers in Summer
Heat Stress Assessment and the Establishment of a Forecast System to Provide Thermophysiological Indices for Harbor Workers in Summer Open
Objectives: Outdoor workers are exposed to thermally stressful work environments. In this study, heat stress indices for harbor workers in summer were calculated to evaluate thermal comfort based on a human heat balance model. These indice…
View article: Comparison of CMAQ Ozone Simulations with Two Chemical Mechanisms (SAPRC99 and CB05) in the Seoul Metropolitan Region
Comparison of CMAQ Ozone Simulations with Two Chemical Mechanisms (SAPRC99 and CB05) in the Seoul Metropolitan Region Open
A comparison of ozone simulations in the seoul metropolitan region (SMR) using the community multiscale air quality (CMAQ) model with SAPRC99 and CB05 chemical mechanisms (i.e. EXP-SP99 and EXP-CB05) has been conducted during four seasons …
View article: WRF Modeling Approach for Improvement of Air Quality Modeling in the Seoul Metropolitan Region: Seasonal Sensitivity Analysis of the WRF Physics Options
WRF Modeling Approach for Improvement of Air Quality Modeling in the Seoul Metropolitan Region: Seasonal Sensitivity Analysis of the WRF Physics Options Open
In order to improve the prediction of the regional air quality modeling in the Seoul metropolitan area, a sensitivity analysis using two PBL and microphysics (MP) options of the WRF model was performed during four seasons. The results from…
View article: Impacts of Detailed Land-Use Types and Urban Heat in an Urban Canopy Model on Local Meteorology and Ozone Levels for Air Quality Modeling in a Coastal City, Korea
Impacts of Detailed Land-Use Types and Urban Heat in an Urban Canopy Model on Local Meteorology and Ozone Levels for Air Quality Modeling in a Coastal City, Korea Open
An urban canopy model (UCM), with detailed urban land-use and anthropogenic heat information, is required to reproduce and understand the urbanization process and its impact on regional climate and urban air quality. This study investigate…