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Preliminary pathway analysis for YMP preclosure biosphere dose assessment

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/658280· OSTI ID:658280
The preliminary preclosure biosphere dose assessment for the Yucca Mountain Project (YMP) involves the calculation of a radiation dose to a subsistence farmer living near the proposed Yucca Mountain repository. Eight radionuclides, H-3, Co-60, Kr-85, Sr-90, Ru-106, I-129, Cs-134, and Cs-137, are considered in this study. Radiation doses resulting from unit release rates of these radionuclides are analyzed. Total dose has been broken down into components that result from various exposure pathways. By using this approach, the most important pathways that deliver a radiation dose to a subsistence farmer can be clearly identified.
Research Organization:
Department of Energy, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Las Vegas, NV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC08-91RW00134
OSTI ID:
658280
Report Number(s):
CONF-980516--1; ON: DE98005501
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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