Kowe, R., Norris, S. (2012) Representation of the biosphere in post-closure assessments for the UK geological disposal programme. Mineralogical Magazine, 76 (8) 3217-3223 doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.8.34
| Reference Type | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Representation of the biosphere in post-closure assessments for the UK geological disposal programme | ||
| Journal | Mineralogical Magazine | ||
| Authors | Kowe, R. | Author | |
| Norris, S. | Author | ||
| Year | 2012 (December) | Volume | 76 |
| Issue | 8 | ||
| Publisher | Mineralogical Society | ||
| DOI | doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.8.34Search in ResearchGate | ||
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| Mindat Ref. ID | 244337 | Long-form Identifier | mindat:1:5:244337:3 |
| GUID | 0 | ||
| Full Reference | Kowe, R., Norris, S. (2012) Representation of the biosphere in post-closure assessments for the UK geological disposal programme. Mineralogical Magazine, 76 (8) 3217-3223 doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.8.34 | ||
| Plain Text | Kowe, R., Norris, S. (2012) Representation of the biosphere in post-closure assessments for the UK geological disposal programme. Mineralogical Magazine, 76 (8) 3217-3223 doi:10.1180/minmag.2012.076.8.34 | ||
| Abstract/Notes | AbstractThis paper gives an overview of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Radioactive Waste Management Directorate approach to representing the biosphere in post-closure safety assessment studies. The assessments consider potential releases of radionuclides and chemically toxic substances from a geological disposal facility that may reach the biosphere by transport in groundwater and gas. It gives an outline of the key processes and understanding underpinning the representation of the biosphere and how the biosphere may evolve over the long timescales of relevance to post-closure safety. The current biosphere assessment approach and associated models are supported by research studies and collaboration that ensure they are consistent with international recommendations. Research studies are also commissioned to reduce uncertainty surrounding key contaminants and potential exposure pathways and to help ensure that the approach and models are adaptable and flexible enough to incorporate future developments, as the geological disposal programme moves towards site selection. | ||
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