Approximate methods in gamma-ray skyshine calculations

Conference · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5748136

Faw, R E; Roseberry, M L; Shultis, J K

Gamma-ray skyshine, an important component of the radiation field in the environment of a nuclear power plant, has recently been studied in relation to storage of spent fuel and nuclear waste. This paper reviews benchmark skyshine experiments and transport calculations against which computational procedures may be tested. The paper also addresses the applicability of simplified computational methods involving single-scattering approximations. One such method, suitable for microcomputer implementation, is described and results are compared with other work.

• Research Organization: Kansas State Univ., Manhattan
• OSTI ID: 5748136
• Report Number(s): CONF-851115-; TRN: 86-017875
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 50; Conference: American Nuclear Society winter meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 10 Nov 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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