Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Heat Transfer Mechanism of the Active Layer in the polar regions  (Geothermal Measurement:)

Outline
The thermal states of active layers(soil) are analyzed in the soil temperature which can be measured with high accuracy and high temperature resolution of the polar regions. Using geodata logger(Diver), we can deduce conductive heat flow and migration of water vapor. The purpose is to quantify the seasonal flow of heat and water in the active layer.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
1) to examine the soil thermal processes using bulk thermal properties, 2) to quantitatively examine soil heat transfer mechanism using high resolution soil temperature, 3) to describe hydrologic processes for a freeze-thaw cycle of the active layer and 4) to calculate heat flow and moisture vertically in the active layer.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
We didn’t yet have any collaboration internationally. But this project is espected to be coordinated internationally in the near future.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Arctic micrometeorological research has carried out at Korea Arctic Dasan station located on 78° 55‘N/11° 56’E in Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen Archpelago of Norway. And Antarctic research has carried out at Korea Antarctic King Sejong station located on 62˚ 13’S, 58˚ 47’W in King George Island.

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: 09/2002 – 12/2010            
Antarctic: 12/2002 – 12/2010            

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
We have operated some instruments continuously and safely on existing field stations. Therefore we don’t need significant logistics except self-managed regular calibration on their factories.

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
This project will be carried out on scientific focus; gathering data and its management and analysis.

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Own national polar operator

We have used own and another international polar logistics system for the successful operation.

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
This project has been endorsed at Korea Arctic and Antarctic Research Program nationally and NySMAC internationally.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?
Expansion

From the already installed three borehole thermometers (Baro-diver type) and data logging system at Dasan and King Sejong stations, we got some data related to changes of underground temperature measured for about one year at the stations. From these data, we deduce and quantify the details of the thermal dynamics. Migration of water vapor and latent heat are important agents in the thermal processes at the stations.

How will the project be organised and managed?
This project is a planned and existing programme that has an established management structure.

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?
This project is not a plan for EOC activities.

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?
1. in order to develop and refine methods for inferring climate change from borehole temperature profiles, 2. to integrate meteorological data and ground temperature, 3. to get engineering data and parameters for permafrost technology characterizing thermal conductivity (diffusivity) of soil samples and heat transfer mechanism

How is it proposed to fund the project?
This project will be part of programmes already funded.

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Dr  Bang Yong Lee
1270, Sa2-dong, Sangrokgu, Ansan


426-744
Korea

Tel: +82-31-400-6430
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