This research investigated the characteristics of CO, CO2, and NO2 concentrations at main subway stations in Busan. The annual mean CO concentrations at the Suyeong and Nampo stations were 0.75 ppm and 0.48 ppm, respectively. Annual CO2 concentration at the Seomyeon 1- platform was 649 ppm. The NO2 concentrations at the Seomyeon 2- waiting room and the Yeonsan station were 0.048 ppm and 0.037 ppm, respectively. CO concentration was highest at two times of the day, and was proportional to the number of passengers commuting to and from work. The CO and CO2 concentrations were highest in winter, but NO2 concentration was highest in spring. CO and CO2 concentrations were highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. The correlation of CO and NO2 concentrations measured at the subway stations with those at the ambient air quality station were highest at the Seomyeon 1 and 2- waiting room and Jeonpodong. The correlation was lowest at the Yeonsan and Yeonsandong station. The number of days when CO2 concentration exceeded 700 ppm over the last three years at the Seomyeon 1- platform was 174. The findings of this research are expected to deepen understanding of the fine particle characteristics at subway stations in Busan and be useful for developing a strategy for controlling urban indoor air quality.

This research investigated the characteristics of PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations at the main subway stations in Busan. Annual mean PM10 concentrations at the Seomyeon 1- waiting room and platform were 51.3 ㎍/㎥ and 47.5 ㎍/㎥ , respectively, and the annual PM2.5 concentration at the Seomyeon 1- platform was 28.8 ㎍/㎥ . PM2.5/PM10 ratio at Seomyeon 1-platform and Dongnae station were 0.58 and 0.53, respectively. Diurnal variation of PM10 concentration at subway stations in Busan was categorized into four types, depending on the number of peaks and the times at which the peaks occurred. Unlike the areas outside of the subway stations which reported maximum PM10 concentration mostly in spring across the entire locations, the interiors of the subway stations reported the maximum PM10 concentration in spring, winter, and even summer, depending on their location. PM10 concentration was highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. The numbers of days when PM10 concentration exceeded 100 ㎍/㎥ and 80 ㎍/㎥ per day over the last three years at the subway stations in Busan were 36 and 239, respectively. The findings of this research are expected to enhace the understanding of the fine particle characteristics at subway stations in Busan and be useful for developing a strategy for controlling urban indoor air quality.

부산지하철의 사인시스템이 유니버설디자인 측면에서 적합한지를 연구하였다. 세계 5대 항만도시로 서울 다음으로 관광객이 많이 모여드는 도시이다. 이용 빈도가 가장 높은 지하철의 사인은 이동의 편리함과 혼란 없이 목적지까지 도달하는 것을 목표로 한다. 서울과 부산을 차례로 방문하여 지하철을 이용한다면 서울지하철 3호선의 상징색인 오렌지색이 부산지하철에서는 1호선이 되고 서울의 7호선 상징색인 브라운색은 부산의 지하철에서는 3호선의 색상이 된다. 따라서 이용자들에게는 혼란이 올 것이다. 결과적으로 그 해결방안으로는 서울과 부산의 노선 상징 색을 통일시키고 콘코스의 사인의 배경색을 회색에서 노선의 상징 색으로 변경하며 유도블록의 설치를 무조건 중심선으로 배치하는 것은 일반인의 통행에 지장을 줄 수 있다. 보행을 우측통행으로 하기로 결정한 만큼 유도블록의 시공도 우측통행이 가능하도록 시공의 가이드라인을 재정비하여야할 것이다. 서울에서도 중심선을 유도블록으로 시공된 사례는 여러 곳에서 볼 수 있다. 고착된 이러한 잘못된 시공시스템을 반드시 고쳐야 한다. 유도블록을 우측으로 시공하였을 경우 계단의 핸드레일을 쉽게 야용할 수 있게 된다. 전국어디서나 유니버설디자인 측면에서의 통일된 사인시스템을 적용해야만 모든 계층의 사람들이 혼란 없이 이동의 편리함을 누릴 수 있다. 혼란과 편견 없는 디자인적용이 누구나 편리한 유니버설디자인을 실현할 수 있게 된다.

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the noise level and source, reduce the subway lineⅡ noise. As a result of measurement of subway line Ⅱ in Busan the highest value section of uproad line was from Jigegol to Motgol by 89 dB(A). The sections of conversation and listening interference(over 80 dB(A)) were 21 sections(55%) of 38 sections. Among these sections, 15 sections(71%) were produced rolling noise, 3 sections(14%) squeal noise, 2 sections(10%) braking noise and 1 section(5%) fan noise, and then a main noise source was the rolling noise. In case of downroad line, the highest value section was from Busan Metro Art Museum to Centum city, Motgol to Jigelgol by 88 dB(A). The sections of conversation and listening interference(over 80 dB(A)) were 18 sections(47%) of 38 sections. Among these sections, 15 sections(83%) produced rolling noise, 2 sections(11%) squeal noise and 1 section(6%) braking noise were investigated in this study. and then a main noise source was the rolling noise.

The purpose of this study is to estimate the air quality of subway stations having underground platforms in Busan Metropolitan City, from September to November 2000, over seven times. The places of the investigation include Yonsan-dong station, Somyon station, Busan station, Nampo-dong station, and Dusil station. Samplings were conducted at three points in each station, i.e. gates, ticket gates, and platforms. CO, NO, NO2, and O3 were the main components of air for this analysis. In order to more fully understand station environments, we also measured an air temperature at each point. The results showed that the O3 average concentration of Yonsan-dong station was higher than others with 38～51ppb. The average concentration of NO was high at the ticket gate and platform at Somyon station (119ppb, 122ppb) and Nampo-dong station (102ppb, 100ppb). These results show that the air pollution of stations with underground shopping malls were higher than others. At Somyon station having a junction station, NO and NO2 concentration levels of platform-2 (noncrowded) were higher than platform-1 (crowded). This is most likely due to the accumulation of air pollutants and inadequate ventilation systems. To find the relationship of the indoor (platform) and outdoor (gate), we analyzed the I/O ratio. The averages of CO and O3 were both higher than one: 1.16 and 1.82, respectively. In the correlations between each material and the others, NO vs NO2 was the highest with R=0.63. In the correlations between indoor and outdoor, O3 was the highest with R=0.64.

The purpose of this study is designed to estimate the air quality of subway stations that have the underground platforms in Pusan Metropolitan City, from September to November 2000, over seventimes. The subjects include Yonsan-dong station, Somyon station, Pusan station, Nampo-dong station, and Tushil station. The samplings were conducted at three points of each station, i.e. gates, ticket gates, and platforms. The major materials for analysis were CO, NO, NO2, and O3. The experiment was conducted at 7:00 pm with KIMOTO HS-7 Handy sampler and Tedlar Bag of SKC INC(U.S.A). In order to more fully understand station environments, we also measured temperature at each point. The results showed that O3 average concentration at Yonsan-dong station was higher than others with 38～51 ppb. The average concentration of NO was high at ticket gate and platform at Somyon station(119 ppb, 122 ppb), Nampo-dong station(102 ppb, 100 ppb). These results show that the air pollution of stations with underground shopping malls was higher than others. At Somyon station having a junction station, NO and NO2 concentration level of platform-2(noncrowded) was higher than platform-1(crowded). This is most likely due to the accumulation of air pollutants and inadequate ventilation systems.