ML092640166

Meteorological Fundamentals

ML092640166
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	08/28/2009
From:	Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
To:
SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS 284
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a Snapshot refers to a projection based on a initial set of conditions, persisted without change.

L e.g., "straight line" Gaussian.

Spatial refers to the ability to represent impacts on the plume after release from site.

21 e.g., plume bending to follow river valley, sea breeze circulation.

k Temporal refers to the ability of model to reflect input data changes over time.

e.g., change in release rate; meteorology.

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