A data assimilation methodology for the plume phase of a nuclear accident

Carlos Rojas Palma, Roberto O. Puch-Solis, Poul Astrup, Jim Q. Smith, Henry Wynn, Catrinel Turcanu

    Research outputpeer-review

    Abstract

    In the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident and following more than ten years of research and development, the Real time On-line DecisiOn Support system (RODOS) offers a wide range of alternatives to dealing in an effective and efficient fashion with an accidental release of radioactivity to the environment in Europe. The system is intended to provide assistance to decision-makers throughout the various phases of the accident, covering the plume phase (prediction of the atmospheric dispersion), the post-plume phase (assessing the impact of the contamination on the food chain through both aquatic and terrestrial pathways), and the evaluation of the effectiveness of countermeasures issued to protect the public and the environment against the hazards of ionizing radiation. In the framework of the European Commission's Nuclear Fission Programme, a research project on data assimilation has the task of introducing a practical improvement in the predictive capabilities of the RODOS system.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationDevelopment and Application of Computer Techniques to Environmental Studies X
    Subtitle of host publication9th International Conference on the modelling, monitoring and management of environmental problerms. Brebbia and Zanetti Eds. Witt Press 2002
    PublisherWITPress
    Pages129-138
    Number of pages10
    Volume69
    Edition2004
    ISBN (Print)978-1-85312-718-2
    StatePublished - 2002
    Event2002 - ENVIROSOFT: Ninth International Conference on the Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Environmental Problems - Bergen
    Duration: 6 May 20028 May 2002

    Publication series

    NameWIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment
    Volume11

    Conference

    Conference2002 - ENVIROSOFT
    Country/TerritoryNorway
    CityBergen
    Period2002-05-062002-05-08

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Engineering

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