A methodology for estimating the radiological consequence of an acute aqueous release.
Assumptions supporting a chronic aqueous release methodology are inappropriate for estimating dose from accidental discharges. A method of modeling acute or accidental releases is being developed for predicting maximum individual dose. Standardization of consumption rates and usage factors for acute aqueous releases is necessary. Water-to-sediment transfer models describing waterborne deposition should be reviewed for applicability during short time regimes.
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Westinghouse Savannah River Company, Savannah River Laboratory, Aiken, SC 29808.
D000059:Accidents; D000818:Animals; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014878:Water Pollution, Radioactive