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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Margaret C. Myers for the degree of Master of Science in Radiation Health Physics presented upon July 13, 2012 Title: Use of GIS Software to Map Contaminant Distributions and Determine Integrated Dose for Purposes of Assessing Impact to Biota Abstract approved:
Kathryn A. Higley The objective of this research was to estimate the radiological impact on various nonhuman biotas by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear power plant radiation release resulting from Japan’s tsunami in March 2011 consistent with the recent recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. Soil concentration data given by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan (MEXT) were used to approximate doses to various organisms. Cumulative doses and dose rates were plotted in ArcGIS 10, geographic information system (GIS) software, and Kriging interpolations were performed between the sampling points. The conclusion of this preliminary investigation that there appears to be the potential for adverse biological impacts of the studied biota; however, the magnitude of the impact will require further investigation.
©Copyright by Margaret C. Myers July 15, 2012 All Rights Reserved
Use of GIS Software to Map Contaminant Distributions and Determine Integrated Dose for Purposes of Assessing Impact to Biota by Margaret C. Myers
A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
Presented July 13, 2012 Commencement June 2013
Master of Science thesis of Margaret C. Myers presented on July, 13 2012. APPROVED:
Major Professor, representing Radiation Health Physics
Head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics
Dean of the Graduate School
I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below authorizes release of my thesis to any reader...
Kathryn A. Higley The objective of this research was to estimate the radiological impact on various nonhuman biotas by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear power plant radiation release resulting from Japan’s tsunami in March 2011 consistent with the recent recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. Soil concentration data given by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan (MEXT) were used to approximate doses to various organisms. Cumulative doses and dose rates were plotted in ArcGIS 10, geographic information system (GIS) software, and Kriging interpolations were performed between the sampling points. The conclusion of this preliminary investigation that there appears to be the potential for adverse biological impacts of the studied biota; however, the magnitude of the impact will require further investigation.
©Copyright by Margaret C. Myers July 15, 2012 All Rights Reserved
Use of GIS Software to Map Contaminant Distributions and Determine Integrated Dose for Purposes of Assessing Impact to Biota by Margaret C. Myers
A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
Presented July 13, 2012 Commencement June 2013
Master of Science thesis of Margaret C. Myers presented on July, 13 2012. APPROVED:
Major Professor, representing Radiation Health Physics
Head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics
Dean of the Graduate School
I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon State University libraries. My signature below authorizes release of my thesis to any reader...