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The convergence approach may be critical to improving early situational awareness in hostile radioactive environments.
Silva, Vitor W L; Profeta, William H S; Curzio, Rodrigo C; Santos, Avelino; Brum, Tercio; Andrade, Edson R.
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  • Silva VWL; Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: vitorwesleylsilva@gmail.com.
  • Profeta WHS; Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: william.silva@ime.eb.br.
  • Curzio RC; Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: rodrigoc.curzio@gmail.com.
  • Santos A; Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: santos.avelino@ime.eb.br.
  • Brum T; Defense Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: terciobrum@gmail.com.
  • Andrade ER; Defense Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program, Military Institute of Engineering (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Institute for Advanced Studies (IEAv), Brazilian Air Force, São Paulo, Brazil; Universidade do
J Environ Radioact ; 274: 107413, 2024 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38484579
ABSTRACT
This study explores the impact of a simulated radiological dispersal device (RDD) event in an urban area on young adults around 20 years old. The RDD releases radioactive Cs-137 (7.0E+3 Ci), a common industrial sterilization source. The study aims to demonstrate that combining computational codes and epidemiological models can produce valuable data to guide initial actions when confronting a hostile radioactive environment. The HotSpot Health Physics and RESRAD-RDD codes were used in the simulation to evaluate the event's initial phase. The codes were executed together, and the HotSpot output data was input into RESRAD-RDD. Based on simulated radiation dose levels, estimated doses were incorporated into radioepidemiological models proposed by the Committee on Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V or VII report). Despite limitations, data transfer between the models revealed no discontinuities or antagonisms. Radiation doses were simulated under three exposure conditions and two atmospheric release modes (day or night), suggesting that atmospheric conditions, sex, and exposure routine can strongly influence the perception of radiation impacts. This combination of methods can increase situational awareness and help with decision-making and developing coping strategies.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Monitoreo de Radiación / Liberación de Radiactividad Peligrosa Límite: Adult / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Environ Radioact Asunto de la revista: SAUDE AMBIENTAL Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Monitoreo de Radiación / Liberación de Radiactividad Peligrosa Límite: Adult / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Environ Radioact Asunto de la revista: SAUDE AMBIENTAL Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido