A quick parameter configuration tool for SCHISM’s ocean transport simulation of radioactive materials
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Zi-Yi Yang
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Pei-Chieh Huang
Abstract
A quick tool capable of processing output files generated by the SCHISM particle tracking module has been developed to handle complex data processing procedures and conduct parameter sensitivity testing. This tool performs calculations, considering the influence of half-lives and partition coefficients, for the conversion of activity concentrations, plots particle diffusion trajectories, conducts statistical analyses of regional particle amounts, and presents activity concentration within the defined area. Using the IAEA MODARIA program as an example, this study investigates the transport of radioactive 137Cs in the ocean following the Fukushima accident on March 11, 2011. A three-year diffusion simulation was conducted by incorporating data such as ocean currents, wind fields, and tides. The calculated results demonstrate a high level of consistency with measurements, and the calculated results in the low activity concentration fall within the variability range reported in the literature.
Funding source: Executive Yuan, Taiwan
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank the Baytech Environment and Engineering Inc. for their valuable help on the technical consulting of model. This research was supported by the Executive Yuan in Taiwan.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: The authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interests: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: None declared.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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- Frontmatter
- Comprehensive review of surface contamination in nuclear waste waters: identification, quantification, and mitigation strategies
- Methodology of probabilistic safety assessment for transportation of radioactive material
- A new approach to determine abnormality of radioactive discharges from pressurized water reactors and to derive abnormality indicators correlated with a specific causal event
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