Sedimentation studies relevant to low-level radioactive effluent dispersal in the Irish Sea. Part 1. Radionuclides in marine sediments

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5287901

Smith, T J; Parker, W R; Kirby, R

This report examines the discharge of various radionuclides into the Irish Sea with particular reference to the interaction between the radionuclides and the sediments. A review of the relevant literature has revealed a variety of possible interaction mechanisms which are sensitive to many environmental parameters. Measurements of radionuclide distributions have previously been used to inferrates of sedimentary processes. The assumptions underlying these interpretations are considered, and it is shown that a large amount of information on the sedimentological regime of a given area is required before confident interpretations of radionuclide distributions can be made. This background material is only partially available for the Irish Sea.

• Research Organization: Institute of Oceanograhic Sciences, Godalming (UK)
• OSTI ID: 5287901
• Report Number(s): PB-83-259127
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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