TY - JOUR
T1 - Environmental modelling of NORM
AU - O’Brien, R.S.
AU - McDonald, P.
AU - Yu, C.
AU - Koukouliou, V.
AU - Setlow, L.W.
AU - Horyna, J.
AU - Sanchéz, D.P.
AU - al-Khayat, T.
AU - Waggitt, P.W.
AU - Olyslaegers, Geert
AU - Zeevaert, Theo
AU - Canoba, A.
AU - Amado, V.
AU - Ivanova, K.
A2 - Vandenhove, Hildegarde
N1 - Score = 10
PY - 2009/6/1
Y1 - 2009/6/1
N2 - Abstract.Within the IAEA EMRAS programme, a working group was established to look at the modelling of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in a variety of environments. There are many models already available. However, guidance on how and when to apply specific models is lacking in many cases.
Development of models has often been carried out without a clear understanding of the possible applications of the models. Some models have been developed only for specific applications in specific industries, and are not generally useful. The work carried out during this program has resulted in the identification of
several important issues that require consideration in the selection and utilization of computer models for NORM risk assessment. These issues discussed below cover suitability, selection, use and misuse of available models, as well as training and guidance for modelers, and acquisition of data for model inputs.
AB - Abstract.Within the IAEA EMRAS programme, a working group was established to look at the modelling of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in a variety of environments. There are many models already available. However, guidance on how and when to apply specific models is lacking in many cases.
Development of models has often been carried out without a clear understanding of the possible applications of the models. Some models have been developed only for specific applications in specific industries, and are not generally useful. The work carried out during this program has resulted in the identification of
several important issues that require consideration in the selection and utilization of computer models for NORM risk assessment. These issues discussed below cover suitability, selection, use and misuse of available models, as well as training and guidance for modelers, and acquisition of data for model inputs.
KW - Environmental modelling of NORM
UR - http://ecm.sckcen.be/OTCS/llisapi.dll/open/ezp_100293
UR - http://knowledgecentre.sckcen.be/so2/bibref/6082
U2 - 10.1051/radiopro/20095011
DO - 10.1051/radiopro/20095011
M3 - Article
SN - 0033-8451
VL - 44
SP - 23
EP - 28
JO - Radioprotection
JF - Radioprotection
IS - 5
ER -