Some statistical aspects of characterizing the distribution of radionuclides in the environment

Conference · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6217638

Hutchinson, S W; Miller, Jr, F L

A radiological characterization was performed at the former Kellex site, the first pilot uranium-diffusion plant, in Jersey City, New Jersey to determine if there were any contaminated regions containing 40 pCi/g or more of /sup 238/U in the top 20 cm of soil over a 400 m/sup 2/ area. As a result of this radiological survey, final decisions would be made about the need for remedial action (cleanup) and the suitability for unrestricted use of the site. This paper describes the development and the statistical reasoning behind a sampling plan for the radiological characterization.

• Research Organization: Nevada Univ., Las Vegas (USA). Desert Research Inst.
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-76DP01253; AC08-81NV10162
• OSTI ID: 6217638
• Report Number(s): CONF-810678-1; TRN: 81-013123
• Resource Relation: Conference: IMS/WNAR conference, Victoria, BC, Canada, 15 Jun 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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