Beryllium dispersion near explosive firing tables: A comparison of computed and observed results
Abstract
It was demonstrated that evaluation of vertical atmospheric Be profiles, extensive deposition samples, a few strategically located air concentration measuring devices, and ambient meteorological conditions can be used to characterize the high-explosives tests at Site 300. The application of modeling simulation using the detailed description of Be particle size and air concentrations in the stem and cap cloud formed during a detonation has resulted in a high level of physical realism and objectivity in the assessment of downwind Be deposition and short term elevated air concentrations.
- Publication:
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Unknown
- Pub Date:
- July 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989bdne.rept.....S
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Circulation;
- Beryllium;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Dispersing;
- Particle Size Distribution;
- Vertical Distribution;
- Aerosols;
- Air Quality;
- Altitude;
- Chemical Explosions;
- Detonation;
- Plumes;
- Protective Clothing;
- Wind (Meteorology);
- Geophysics