title: MEAD (part I)--a mathematical model of the long-term dispersion of radioactivity in shelf sea environments.
abstract: A mathematical model (MEAD) that simulates the transport of radioactivity in shelf-sea environments is presented. In the model it is assumed that the radioactivity can be present in three phases and transport both within and between the phases is captured. The set-up of the model for the Irish Sea is described and results from a simple discharge scenario are presented for (137)Cs and (239)Pu. From these results it appears that MEAD provides a good representation of the transport of radionuclides in the Irish Sea.
authors.affiliation: Department of Environmental Science, Westlakes Scientific Consulting Ltd., Princess Royal Building, Westlakes Science and Technology Park, Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3LN, UK.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Goshawk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012623:Seawater; D014872:Water Movements; D014875:Water Pollutants, Radioactive
chemical_list: D014875:Water Pollutants, Radioactive