Abstract
C.C.R. Euratom Ispra are currently involved in studies on the possibility of storing radioactive wastes in deep ocean sediment beds. The proposal involves sealing the wastes into torpedo shaped penetrators, which can then be dropped into the ocean over areas where the bottom is suitable. The weight and shape of the penetrators is such that they achieve high terminal velocities (30-50m/s), and in consequence, bury themselves to a considerable depth in suitable clay sediments. Fundamental to the concept is a requirement that the hole made by the entry of the penetrator shall close up again above it, and form an effective seal. This is because it is inevitable that over a period of several hundred years, the containers will become corroded, and when this happens, there must be no possibility of any radioactive species migrating, or being transported to the surface of the sediment. The Hole Closure Problem is thus fundamental to such studies.
Murray, C N;
[1]
Fortescue, T R
- Commission of the European Communities, Ispra (IT). Joint Research Centre
Citation Formats
Murray, C N, and Fortescue, T R.
The use of an impedance antenna for hole closure detection. Phase I: Definition of measurement problems and antenna type.
France: N. p.,
1991.
Web.
Murray, C N, & Fortescue, T R.
The use of an impedance antenna for hole closure detection. Phase I: Definition of measurement problems and antenna type.
France.
Murray, C N, and Fortescue, T R.
1991.
"The use of an impedance antenna for hole closure detection. Phase I: Definition of measurement problems and antenna type."
France.
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title = {The use of an impedance antenna for hole closure detection. Phase I: Definition of measurement problems and antenna type}
author = {Murray, C N, and Fortescue, T R}
abstractNote = {C.C.R. Euratom Ispra are currently involved in studies on the possibility of storing radioactive wastes in deep ocean sediment beds. The proposal involves sealing the wastes into torpedo shaped penetrators, which can then be dropped into the ocean over areas where the bottom is suitable. The weight and shape of the penetrators is such that they achieve high terminal velocities (30-50m/s), and in consequence, bury themselves to a considerable depth in suitable clay sediments. Fundamental to the concept is a requirement that the hole made by the entry of the penetrator shall close up again above it, and form an effective seal. This is because it is inevitable that over a period of several hundred years, the containers will become corroded, and when this happens, there must be no possibility of any radioactive species migrating, or being transported to the surface of the sediment. The Hole Closure Problem is thus fundamental to such studies.}
place = {France}
year = {1991}
month = {Dec}
}
title = {The use of an impedance antenna for hole closure detection. Phase I: Definition of measurement problems and antenna type}
author = {Murray, C N, and Fortescue, T R}
abstractNote = {C.C.R. Euratom Ispra are currently involved in studies on the possibility of storing radioactive wastes in deep ocean sediment beds. The proposal involves sealing the wastes into torpedo shaped penetrators, which can then be dropped into the ocean over areas where the bottom is suitable. The weight and shape of the penetrators is such that they achieve high terminal velocities (30-50m/s), and in consequence, bury themselves to a considerable depth in suitable clay sediments. Fundamental to the concept is a requirement that the hole made by the entry of the penetrator shall close up again above it, and form an effective seal. This is because it is inevitable that over a period of several hundred years, the containers will become corroded, and when this happens, there must be no possibility of any radioactive species migrating, or being transported to the surface of the sediment. The Hole Closure Problem is thus fundamental to such studies.}
place = {France}
year = {1991}
month = {Dec}
}