Chemistry

Sejong base, early morning.

Jung, who sat on the bed, turned his dazed gaze out of the window.

Threatening wind that squeezes through closed glass doors. I didn't set the alarm separately, but my eyes kept opening with that screeching noise.

‘I'll stay awake until I get used to it. ’

I couldn't sleep well in Alaska, where the ice was crumbling.

Jungwoo, who was a big yawner, gave up trying to catch his eye and put on a costume for Juju Island.

Summer in Antarctica, only four hours at night, is a great season to work.

Shortly before stepping out, Jungwoo stared at his roommate's bed.

You're a famous choreographer? ’

I can't believe Yun Yi Seol is going to use the same room as hyena and PD.

Yesterday, she made sure to keep her word of caution and didn't even try to have a conversation.

‘I don't have to act on purpose in front of the camera. All I have to do is be quiet. Is that so hard?’

I had to spend most of my time stuck in the container lab in the future. There won't be a lot of encounters with staff as a craftsman.

Sweet.

Roommates pushed Booth's head out of the duvet because of the popularity.

“· · Hmm? ”

“It's 5: 00, so get some rest. ”

“diligent loading · · · · · · · ·. ”

I, who was asleep, dug myself back into the duvet.

Immediately after carefully closing the door and clearing out the room, the cold energy dug in and tightened the clothing collar.

Jungwoo arrives in a small container area southwest of the base and approaches the Glacier Lab.

“Jungwoo. ”

I found two men standing on the rooftop of a mechanical car across the street, wandering around in someone's voice. One was a communications officer named Lee Sang-hoon.

“Are you awake already? ”

“I'm just finishing unpacking. What about Sang-hoon?”

“The antenna's in trouble. I'm also being handed over to you. ”

The communications officer next to Lee Sang-hoon bowed his head to Jungwoo the previous year.

As Jungwoo greets you and unlocks the door, he hears a conversation on the rooftop.

“Sunbae, do you often have accidents that fall off the VHF network? I don't know what I've been through since day one. ”

“It's not uncommon. It's only been a few days. There's a horse in the sky. ”

I turned my eyes to the sky.

Today was a cloudy, cloudy day. Temperature differences alone did not show any characteristic of Antarctica in particular.

“Let's quickly replace it and have a hot coffee. It's freezing.”

“Myanmar. It's not even cold. Boiler out in the winter. All crew members must work for their lives. ”

“It's horrible just thinking about it. Whoo.”

Jungwoo's gaze remained on the end of the antenna for VHF that was just torn out by Lee Sang-hoon.

"Huh?

You can see traces of rapid melting from the metal surfaces everywhere.

“What's the problem? ”

I told him what I saw for a short time in the muttering of Lee Sang-hoon who hit the broken antenna.

“It's corroded.”

“Corrosion?”

I looked at him with the view that Lee Sang-hoon didn't understand well. Jungwoo, who walked under the machine, reached out to the roof.

“Can you give me a minute? ”

The spring, which was handed over a 1.5m long, H-shaped metal rod, pointed to a connection site near the neck of the antenna.

“This place is poisonous. ”

I even looked at Jungwoo's fingertips with curious eyes.

“You don't have to get wet to corrode the metal. Powerful ultraviolet rays in salty ocean breezes. They have photochemical reactions when they meet. However, for rapid corrosion to occur to this extent, one of the reaction factors has to be severely amplified. Maybe the sea breeze · ·"

For a moment, I smelled the fresh smell of Jung, looking down the coast, and I shook my head.

“· · · Probably not. ”

Sun light passing through the perforated ozone layer.

As the cause analysis reached there, Lee Sang-hoon's complexion changed.

“It was chaotic as it came. If you change the antenna, it won't go away for long, right? ”

Jungwoo looks at the corroded connections and replies straight away.

“That's why it's paint. ”

“Paint?”

“A coating effect painted on the roof of the container here will protect the metal of the weak connections. Radio transmissions will be a little low. ”

I returned the antenna in my hand to Lee Sang-hoon. The solution was clearer than I expected, and the color turned out to be money outliers.

“Jungwoo, can't you just stay a year? I'll take care of it. ”

Jungwoo turns his back to the Glacier Lab with a smile on his face.

The voices of the two standing on the roof with the antenna between them scattered in the wind.

- That's it. Do you really think that's true? Where's he in charge?

- He's a renowned chemistry researcher. I heard it from the commander, but it's complicated, so I don't know, it's, um... it's amazing. All the foreign doctors I meet are dying.

- What's with the gum? Aren't you exaggerating about the same 35 cars? You look blue and young.

Let's say chief. Do you have any extra paint in the armory?

Chop chop.

Jung, who opened a thick door and entered the container lab, anticipated the power of ultraviolet light, recalling the corrosion he just witnessed.

It's a metal structure. There's a safety mechanism called coating. The problem is people, when they get caught in a photochemical reaction like that, skin burns aren't work.

‘I wish I hadn't prepared so much sunscreen. ’

Jungwoo immediately entered into action.

I took out an envelope full of sunscreen from the carrier and placed it on the table. The beakers, test tubes, filtrators, and graduated cylinders were then placed on the adhesion shelf.

Jungwoo in a white robe stood in front of the experimental table.

“We're roughly ready. ”

Recalling the sunscreen ingredients one by one, the combination to bounce off strong heat wavelengths floated swiftly in front of me.

Titanium dioxide, scattering using zinc oxide powder, reflection effect.

Heat Release Effect with Oxyl, Benzon Compound.

If these two are not properly combined, the photochemical reaction before cannot be overcome.

“Okay.”

Jungwoo, who was accustomed to wearing resilient rubber gloves, launched his first chemical experiment in Antarctica.

34-35 Daylight Savings Time.

Former base commander Ko Kyungsoo opened his mouth to dozens of new recruits who were gathering in the living room.

“Thank you so much for coming all the way around the world. I'm also busy adjusting to the new environment, and I know you'll be busy from the start, from supporting summer research to filming the station's visiting team. ”

As he rubs his sleepy eyes, he glances at the new recruit with a gentle glance.

“From the perspective of the year I've spent here, I don't think I've ever been more energetic than I used to be. It's a good place to start when the pulsation starts. So please, enjoy these troublesome moments. ”

In Ko Kyungsoo's great greeting, the new Waldong Captain Shin Cheolwoong stood up as the representative and bowed his head.

“Well done. ”

“They worked harder than I did. ”

The bylaws were all mixed up, so we ended up sharing refreshments and coffee. Afterwards, I entered the coordination meeting to proceed during the transition period of the previous and subsequent leases.

- · · Supply transportation of the Araon Lake is 12th. 21st unless there is a weather change. That day, we all need to work together to organize the supplies.

During the meeting as the secretary, Sung Ji-hoon, who was attending as the head of the Subsequent Research Group, tapped Shin Chul-woong's shoulder, who was also the alumni of the university.

“Iron Ungs.”

“Why?”

“What the hell? I thought there was a fire in the base radio room yesterday. No appointments were ever made to Japan or Italy. ”

Shin Cheolwoong laughs in his mouth without knowing it.

“Don't you know Ji-hoon? ”

“Only Woo?”

His eyes widened as he briefly told the story of the New Zealand Ozone, the Environmental Treaty.

“Ten years' worth of microwave wages? This is outrageous. This is embarrassing for our weather team. ”

Unlike Wollong-dae, which was primarily dedicated to site management, it was a short-term group of performance-driven talent that was largely involved.

In the eyes of a friend who was jealous and envious, Shin Chul-soo pulled out his tongue.

“How am I supposed to get the donation in Sejong Station's name? Don't take this the wrong way. Just make sure your weather team is clear. ”

“Public? Why not? If you hold it by yourself, you'll be amazed. I bet all the Korean meteorologists look up to you. ”

“Just look at Mr. Jungwoo. I wonder if that's the kind of honor that would kick UNEP's love call. When I look at it, it's a big barrel. The painting in there is different from our perpetrator. ”

“Oh, shit. I hear genius, too, but it creeps me out. ”

Shin Cheolwoong smiled as he turned his eyes to the seat of the 35th car crew and exclaimed at Sung Ji-hoon.

“It's not here. ”

“Then where is he? ”

“I've got the whole joint set up. Unfortunately, he's due in a month. If anything unusual comes up, I'll deliver it one-on-one. ”

“A month? You don't want the moon to rise? What kind of privileges are you giving me? ”

“That goes for the warden of the home country. I'm just sorry I couldn't do more. Well, it's your personal opinion to say" privilege. "I had nothing to do with it. ”

“No, I mean. If you're gonna give it to me, I want to make sure. My Iridium phone is brand-new. It works. Can I give you this? ”

“You're being ridiculous. You already have your own satellite phone. I was trying to push you to the top if you asked me for experimental equipment. Perfect support for the base commander. Hmph.”

“Damn it. I'll be at the Summer Lab. That's right, my room. Stretching is the A-list of Sejong base. I'll give you this.”

I began to have a heated exchange of opinions with both the Moon Dong Commander and the director of the Summer Study about what could be beneficial for Lim Woo.

And...

There was a man who was quietly listening to the conversation of two chief members of Sejong Base.

Producer, Na Glory, who is representing the station team and attending the consultation ceremony. He had a chemist's name engraved deep in his mind, who made the Antarctic public by visiting the base with his ears wide open.

Beevik.

Jungwoo, lying on the table, slowly recovered from the completion of the vacuum oven.

“Ahhhh!”

I turned my back and looked at the clock.

9: 30 am.

I went to sleep waiting for the results of the experiment to be synthesized from dawn.

Jungwoo opened the door of the vacuum oven and turned his eyes to the blue gel contained in the triangular flask. Even strong ultraviolet wavelengths are suitably combined with a skin coating that will simply bounce off.

Jung, who bounced his flask nose off with his fingertips, put the finished product in a compact locker and embarked on the next task.

One of the keys to shorten the 4-week protein factor collection schedule to 3 weeks or less is the support of helicopters. In that regard, Dr. Campling's proposal was a challenge to solve as quickly as possible.

The weather in Antarctica, which is changing, is often tied to human feet, even if it has transportation.

‘Check the data first. ’

He opened his laptop and listed the U.K. Polar weather team's spectacle on the screen, including the USB that Dr. Campling gave him.

‘Environmental Associates. I thought researchers from large multinational corporations were supposed to have evidence of ozone destruction. ’

When you make the sky a laboratory, the risk variables are above all in the atmosphere. With bothersome measurements, the United Kingdom and New Zealand micrometeorologists decided to assist them, so what they had to do was simple.

‘It's not effective, it's a catalyst that will produce an accurate and complete reaction. ’

Non-commercial catalysts were also beneficial in nature.

Jungwoo, who was spending time drawing the formula in his head for a while, suddenly turned his head to the radio that was plugged into his outerwear top.

Cheers.

Situation room. This is the dock cleaning team.

Sir, are you starting work?

- Moving with station personnel, three without sunglasses. Bring me anything you can spare.

It was a radio given by Captain Shin Cheolwoong, so it seemed that the direct channel in the situation room was tuned.

- Why do you need sunglasses when it's so cloudy?

- Let's go to the FM on day one. There are idols here.

- Oh, man. I thought about where I'd go, and then I left. Captain, I think you should be on TV.

- If you hear me, get to the garage. I'm setting up a water hose.

As Jungwoo was reading the data, he didn't need to know the situation at the base because of the intermittent radio chatter.

Large buildings, such as lifestyle activities, focus on cleaning the interior. Facilities such as low oil tanks and power generation equipment are externally cleaned. Meanwhile, QBS craftsmen joined the wharf cleaning team, where penguins could also be seen.

Don't you think I should be a part of the cleaning crew? ’

However, the concern is brief.

"No, let's just clean up my mess. ’

The weight of my conscience for my future as a chemist was infinitely light.

During a hectic time, you hear a disturbance outside the lab.

- Connected to freshwater tank!

- Get the pumps on my signal!

Turning your head to the window, you see quite a large group moving.

‘That's the pier, then. ’

Some of the staffs carrying the camera on their shoulders noticed that the same warm outerwear was shifting with five adolescents dressed as fashion stars.

Jungwoo, who was relieved that he had never encountered Hyena PD, had to flinch because of a man who shrugged his head in front of the window.

“Captain Jungwoo. ”

I was a PD. With a good smile from a single man, he looks out the window and sees the inside of the lab.

“You went out at dawn and you're struggling here. ”

“Oh · · Yes. ”

“Have you had breakfast? ”

“Roughly.”

The awkward atmosphere gives way to vigilance, but the PD soon looks down and goes after his film crew.

‘Phew.’

Jungwoo swept his heart for some reason.

An hour's worth of experimental data was sent to the account of Daisy, New Zealand's Polar Corridor, over the satellite network.

A few seconds later, the video call program flashed and responded.

Over the video, Daisy, tied her head neatly, waves her hands.

- What about Sejong Base weather, Mr. Han?

"Weather? It's just a lot blurry. It's a little cold.

- I'm glad you're in the clouds.

"Yes? What's good for you?

- Dobson's down to 37 at dawn. There are intermittent holes in the ozone in the sky. Anyway, so we're grounded.

Daisy turns her laptop cam slightly and shows that the window is shaded against light. On one side was Norman, who was sweating his hands off.

- Steam can, steam can! Is this Antarctica or the equator?

While listening to Norman's cry, Jungwoo was surprised and asked.

"37? Can you come up with that?

- Second lowest observation ever. We don't believe it either. I can't believe how serious this is.

Jungwoo was greatly embarrassed. There are 100 DUs, mainly according to Dr. Campling's assertion that the South Pole ozone hall is growing.

‘Course, if the antenna junction was that corroded, it wouldn't be normal. ’

Sejong base's atmosphere is also suspected of recent ozone collapse at 37 Dobson units. I thought it wouldn't be like this, so I took out the radio on the outfit.

Cheers.

“Only Woo. Is Captain Shin Cheolwoong in the Situation Room? ”

- The new commander is cleaning in the historical theater, and I'm in charge of the situation room. I am Sung Ji-hoon, director of the Summer Research Group. Nice to meet you, Mr. Jungwoo. It's an honor, haha.

“It's urgent, but could you check Dobson's unit for weather at the base? ”

Wait, how many radio stations are there in the Observatory?

Thirteen.

Jungwoo turned the channel and contacted the Gicorrelation team directly. Eugene Hee told me the shame in Jungwoo's question.

It's a low profile, but they think it's safe because of the fog and the cloud.

‘207. ’

Ultraviolet rays can be strong, but they pass relatively well in the polar regions. However, there was no guarantee that the amount of ozone would not fall from the portion of the hole, such as an awl, to the 37th level of the dichloromethane specified by the camping.

Daisy, who was on the phone with Jungwoo's serious look, asked.

- What's the matter? Is Sejong Outpost in trouble?

No, I just saw some signs of ultraviolet light this morning. That's exactly what happened between yesterday and today.

- Trace?

In brief, Daisy's eyes sparkled when she told me that she inferred intermittent Dobson units based on the chemistry occurring in the antenna.

How long do you control your outings?

- when the ozone hole is not observed for at least 24 hours.

Cheers.

The radio is ringing.

- Jungwoo, I'm Shin Cheolwoong. Ozone levels? Why?

Jungwoo walked to the window, answering.

“New Zealand base is under curfew for ozone hall alarms. ”

It's Jinhee. Pull up the polar weather feed.

Jungwoo's gaze stayed on the dock where he started spraying water through the hose.

Approximately twenty people were working on sweeping the floors of running water with broomsticks in their hands. Up to the number of people filming it, the pier was the most crowded place in Sejong base.

The alarm really went off?

“How do we deal with this? ”

- But it's at the discretion of each base. The alarmed base is a long way from the mainland, and the day is dim. I don't think it's a risk of overreacting.

Without clear evidence, he said no order to stop all outdoor work and evacuate the area could be given.

At the moment of radio sharing, Jung saw a faint rainbow rise from the mist that had been scattered toward the sea.

“Huh?"

The phenomenon seen when droplet particles deflect sunlight.

Jungwoo's gaze turned towards the sky, which sent a reflective sunlight.

“· · · Chief. The clouds are opening up. ”

- I'm sorry?

A bright beam of light shot from the cloudy sky.

Jungwoo, who was paying attention to the place, saw the dust stars that had to act in a cold space as if they were on top of the desert atmosphere.

Ultimate pulsations of dust particles swept through UV-C.

Jungwoo gives me goosebumps on his back. That's homicidal ultraviolet light.

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