Modelling remediation options for urban contamination situations

The impact on a population from an event resulting in dispersal and deposition of radionuclides in an urban area could be significant, in terms of both the number of people affected and the economic costs of recovery. The use of computer models for assessment of urban contamination situations and re...

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Published in:Journal of environmental radioactivity 2009-07, Vol.100 (7), p.564-573
Main Authors: Thiessen, K.M., Andersson, K.G., Charnock, T.W., Gallay, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Biological effects of radiation
Cities
Contamination
Countermeasures
Decontamination
Dose reduction
Environmental engineering
Environmental Pollutants - analysis
Environmental Pollutants - metabolism
Environmental Restoration and Remediation - methods
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Global environmental pollution
Life Sciences
Mathematical models
Modelling
Models, Theoretical
Pollution
Radiation Monitoring - methods
Radioactivity
Radioprotection
Recovery
Remediation
Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
Urban areas
Urban contamination
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Summary:The impact on a population from an event resulting in dispersal and deposition of radionuclides in an urban area could be significant, in terms of both the number of people affected and the economic costs of recovery. The use of computer models for assessment of urban contamination situations and remedial options enables the evaluation of a variety of situations or alternative recovery strategies in contexts of preparedness or decision-making. At present a number of models and modelling approaches are available for different purposes. This paper summarizes the available modelling approaches, approaches for modelling countermeasure effectiveness, and current sources of information on parameters related to countermeasure effectiveness. Countermeasure information must be applied with careful thought as to its applicability for the specific situation being modelled. Much of the current information base comes from the Chernobyl experience and would not be applicable for all types of situations.
ISSN:0265-931X
1879-1700
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2009.03.021