Model evaluation of RIMPUFF within complex terrain using an Ar-41 radiological dataset
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2012-01-01
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Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
Abstract
The newly updated atmospheric dispersion model RIMPUFF is evaluated using routine releases of Ar-41 from the former HIFAR research reactor located in Sydney, Australia. A large number of Ar-41 measurements from a network of environmental gamma detectors are used to evaluate the
model under a range of atmospheric stability conditions within the complex terrain area. Model sensitivity of input data is analysed including meteorological station data, land use maps, surface roughness and wind
interpolation schemes. Various model evaluation tools are used such as gamma
dose rate plots, exploratory data analyses and relevant statistical performance measures. © 2012, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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Dispersions, Radiological dispersal devices, Complex terrain, Accidents, Radiation detectors, Pollution
Citation
Dyer, L. L., Astrup, P. (2012). Model evaluation of RIMPUFF within complex terrain using an Ar-41 radiological dataset. Presentation to HARMO13 - 1-4 June 2010, Paris, France, 13th Conference on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Disperson Modelling for Regulatory Purposes. In International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 48(1-4), 145-155. doi:10.1504/IJEP.2012.049661