Selection of terrestrial transfer factors for radioecological assessment models and regulatory guides

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5724849

Ng, Y C; Hoffman, F O

A parameter value for a radioecological assessment model is not a single value but a distribution of values about a central value. The sources that contribute to the variability of transfer factors to predict foodchain transport of radionuclides are enumerated. Knowledge of these sources, judgement in interpreting the available data, consideration of collateral information, and established criteria that specify the desired level of conservatism in the resulting predictions are essential elements when selecting appropriate parameter values for radioecological assessment models and regulatory guides. 39 references, 4 figures, 5 tables.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA); Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5724849
• Report Number(s): UCRL-89766; CONF-831032-3; IAEA-SR-85/56; ON: DE84002721
• Resource Relation: Conference: Seminar on the environmental transfer to man of radionuclides released from nuclear installations, Brussels, Belgium, 17 Oct 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
FOOD CHAINS
RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION
CROPS
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MEAT
MILK
PLANTS
SOILS
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
BODY FLUIDS
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
FOOD
FUNCTIONS
MASS TRANSFER
MATERIALS
510302* - Environment
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