EVALUATION OF WATER CONTAMINATION FROM FALLOUT

Abstract

Methods for obtaining ionization rate contours, fractionation numbers, atom-concentration intensity ratios, and particle size distribution from the Miller fallout model are given. Included are complete computer programs for estimating sublimation pressures, ionization rate contours, and particle size parameters. Graphical integration of activity from fallout over the watersheds serving Houston, texas and New York City is described. Maximum levels of selected contaminants at the water intake for these cities under most adverse wind conditions were calculated and reported. It is concluded that the contribution of induced radioactivity to the contamination of water supplies would not be significant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0423584

Entities

People

  • T. F. Craft Jr.
  • W. M. Sloan
  • W. N. Grune

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Gamma Rays
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nuclear Fallout
  • Radiation Measuring Instruments
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Radioactivity
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Thermal Neutrons
  • United States
  • Water Purification

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.