Predictability of the dispersion of Fukushima-derived radionuclides and their homogenization in the atmosphere.

ABSTRACT: Long-range simulation of the dispersion of air pollutants in the atmosphere is one of the most challenging tasks in geosciences. Application of precise and fast numerical models in risk management and decision support can save human lives and can diminish consequences of an accidental release. Disaster at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been the most serious event in the nuclear technology and industry in the recent years. We present and discuss the results of the numerical simulations on dispersion of Fukushima-derived particulate (131)I and (137)Cs using a global scale Lagrangian particle model. We compare concentrations and arrival times, using two emission scenarios, with the measured data obtained from 182 monitoring stations located all over the Northern Hemisphere. We also

SUBMITTER: Meszaros R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4730138 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature