Modelling and experimental studies on the transfer of radionuclides to fruit

Franca Carini, Cj Atkinson, C Collins, Pj Coughtrey, K Eged, M Fulker, N Green, R Kinnersley, I Linkov, Ng Mitchell, C Mourlon, Z Ould Dada, Jm Quinault, B Robles, A Stewart, L Sweeck, A. Venter

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Abstract

Although fruit is an important component of the diet, the extent to which it contributes to radiological exposure remains unclear, partially as a consequence of uncertainties in models and data used to assess transfer of radionuclides in the food chain. A Fruits Working Group operated as part of the IAEA BIOMASS (BIOsphere Modelling and ASSessment) programme from 1997 to 2000, with the aim of improving the robustness of the models that are used for radiological assessment. The Group completed a number of modelling and experimental activities including: (i) a review of experimental, field and modelling information on the transfer of radionuclides to fruit; (ii) discussion of recently completed or ongoing experimental studies; (iii) development of a database on the transfer of radionuclides to fruit; (iv) development of a conceptual model for fruit and (v) two model intercomparison studies and a model validation study. The Group achieved significant advances in understanding the processes involved in transfer of radionuclides to fruit. The work demonstrated that further experimental and modelling studies are required to ensure that the current generation of models can be applied to a wide range of scenarios.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)271-284
Numero di pagine14
RivistaJournal of Environmental Radioactivity
Volume84
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2005
Pubblicato esternamente

Keywords

  • Environmental transfer
  • Experimental studies
  • Fruit
  • Modelling
  • Radionuclide

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