Resuspension studies at Bikini Atoll

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:5512942

Shinn, J H; Homan, D N; Robison, W L

The following experiments were conducted on Bikini Atoll to provide key parameters for an assessment of inhalation exposure from plutonium-contaminated dust aerosols: (1) a characterization of background (plutonium activity, dust, plutonium, sea spray, and organic aerosol concentrations), (2) a study of plutonium resuspension from a bare field, (3) a study of plutonium resuspension by traffic, and (4) a study of personal inhalation exposure. Studies similar to (1) and (2) have been previously performed at Enewetak Atoll. 9 refs., 5 figs., 8 tabs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5512942
• Report Number(s): UCID-18538-Rev.1; ON: DE89017751
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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