ML092640166

2009/08/28-Meteorological Fundamentals

ML092640166
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Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	08/28/2009
From:	Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
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SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, ASLBP 07-858-03-LR-BD01, RAS 284
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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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