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EVANET-TERRA - evaluation and network of EC - decision support systems in the field of terrestrial radioecological research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 June 2005

D. Tarsitano
Affiliation:
GSF, Institute of Radiation Protection, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 87564 Neuherberg, Germany
N. Semioschkina
Affiliation:
GSF, Institute of Radiation Protection, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 87564 Neuherberg, Germany
G. Voigt
Affiliation:
IAEA Wagramer Strasse 5, PO Box 100, Vienna, Austria e-mail: plxdt@nottingham.ac.uk
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Abstract

The EC 3rd and 4th framework programs have produced several models and Decision Support System (DSS) in order to assess the radioactive contamination of terrestrial ecosystems. However a critical evaluation of such systems had not been undertaken. The EVANET-TERRA network has been established in order to perform such a task. A comprehensive methodology have been adopted; the uncertainty and sensitivity analysis have been performed in order to establish the differences between conceptual and constructed model, while the model-scenario comparison has been used to determine how the predictions fit empirical data. A synthesis of the current state-of-the-art regarding terrestrial radioecological models has been produced and recommendations have been made for further research needs.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© EDP Sciences, 2005

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