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Physical studies assoc. with the disposal of solid radioact- ive waste to the deep ocean(Deep Ocean circ. Stu. 4/94-3/96 - AE0107
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Description
R&D
Summary Objectives:-
Improve the MAFF/NRPB deep ocean dispersal model for the
year Site Suitability Review. Participate in the World
Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) through a study of
inflows to the global abyssal circulation system.
Key customer purpose:-
Comply with international agreements to monitor radioactive
wastes in deep ocean and enable future policy on deep water
dumping to be soundly based. Participate in WOCE, thereby
deriving knowledge on climate in relation to fisheries and
waste disposal. |
Objective
To remedy known shortcomings in the MAFF/NRPB ocean
dispersion model using new and up-to-date oceanographic
information and thus optimise the information base required
to assess the short and long-term dispersal of the
radionuclides leaching from solid low level wastes disposed
of to the NE Atlantic.
2.To complete MAFF commitments to WOCE and thereby derive
the benefits in climatic understanding that will stem from
this entire international programme.
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Project Documents
• Final Report : AE0107
(8470k)
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Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1990
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To:
1996
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Cost: £1,896,631 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
CEFAS |
Keywords
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Fields of Study
Environmental Protection - Marine |