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Case Studies and International Standards on Marine Geophysical Surveys in Offshore Wind Farm Development

해상풍력단지 개발을 위한 해양 지구물리탐사 국제 기준 및 사례 연구

Seoje Jeong1
,
Eun Min Yeo2
,
Hyundo Kim3
,
Hyeji Chae4
,
Sung-Ryul Shin5*
정 서제1
,
여 은민2
,
김 현도3
,
채 혜지4
,
신 성렬5*
1Department of Convergence Study on the Ocean Science and Technology, Ocean Science and Technology (OST) School, National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
2Marine & Geo
3GeoView Co., Ltd
4Department of Ocean Energy and Resources Engineering, National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
5Department of Energy and Resources Engineering, National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
1국립한국해양대학교 해양과학기술융합학과
2마린엔지오
3(주)지오뷰
4국립한국해양대학교 해양에너지자원공학과
5국립한국해양대학교 에너지자원공학과
*Corresponding Author
30 November 2025. pp. 188-200
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Abstract

Offshore wind power has recently become a key component in global energy transition strategies, increasing the importance of acquiring accurate marine subsurface information for structural design. For the safe and cost-effective development of offshore wind farms, marine geophysical surveys are essential for resolving the spatial characteristics of the seabed and shallow sub-seabed at high resolution. In Korea, standards for marine geophysical investigations specific to offshore wind farm development remain limited; therefore, identifying and analyzing international standards is a priority. Accordingly, this study reviews the international standards for marine geophysical survey methods in offshore wind farm development and systematically compiles the technical specifications of the latest survey equipment. The aim is to provide baseline information to support future technological advancements and the standardization of marine geophysical surveys in Korea.

Keywords
Offshore Wind Farm
Marine Geophysical Survey
International Standards

최근 해상풍력 발전은 글로벌 재생에너지 전환 전략의 핵심으로 급부상하고 있으며, 이에 따라 구조물 설계를 위한 정밀 해양 지반 정보 조사의 중요성이 크게 증대되고 있다. 해상풍력단지의 안전하고 경제적인 구축을 위해서는 해저 지층의 구성, 연약 지반 분포, 기반암 심도, 지질 구조 등의 공간적 특성을 고해상도로 규명할 수 있는 해양 지구물리탐사가 필수적이다. 그러나 국내의 경우 해상풍력단지 개발을 위한 해양 지구물리탐사 기준이 부족한 실정이므로, 국제 기준 동향 파악 및 분석이 선제적으로 이루어져야 한다. 따라서, 본 연구는 해상풍력단지 개발을 위해 해양 지구물리탐사 기법의 국제 기준을 조사하고, 최신 탐사 장비 사양을 정리하였다. 이를 통해 향후 국내 해양 지구물리탐사의 기술 고도화 및 표준화에 기초 자료를 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다.

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  • Publisher :Korean Society of Earth and Exploration Geophysicists
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국지구물리물리탐사학회
  • Journal Title :Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
  • Journal Title(Ko) :지구물리와 물리탐사
  • Volume : 28
  • No :4
  • Pages :188-200
  • Received Date : 2025-09-02
  • Revised Date : 2025-10-30
  • Accepted Date : 2025-11-17
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.7582/GGE.2025.28.4.188
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