Reassessment of the potential radiological doses for residents resettling Enewetak Atoll

Technical Report · Thu Oct 30 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6531444

Robison, W L; Phillips, W A; Mount, M E; Clegg, B R; Conrado, C L

The purpose of this report is to refine the dose predictions, subsequent to the cleanup effort, for alternate living patterns proposed for resettlement of Enewetak Atoll. The most recent data developed from projects at Enewetak and Bikini Atolls for concentration and uptake of Cs, Sr, Pu, and Am were used in conjunction with recent dietary information and current dose models to predict annual dose rates and 30- and 50-y integral doses (dose commitments). The terrestrial food chain in the most significant exposure pathway - it contributes more than 50% of the total dose - and external gamma exposure is the second most significant pathway. Other pathways evaluated are the marine food chain, drinking water, and inhalation.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6531444
• Report Number(s): UCRL-53066
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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