Decontamination simulation and future prediction of air dose rate in difficult to return zone in Fukushima Prefecture

Yamashita, Takuya; Sawada, Noriyoshi*

JAEA-Research 2019-010, 227 Pages, 2020/03

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In order to support the decontamination activities proceeded by the national government and municipalities in terms of technology, we have developed a simulation system "RESET" which predicts the effect of decontamination. We also developed a "two-component model" for the purpose of predicting long-term changes in the air dose rate. We use these tools to perform decontamination simulation and predictive analysis of the air dose rate after decontamination, and provide information to the national government and municipalities aiming for reconstruction. In this report, the verification result of the prediction methods implemented using actual measurement data obtained in the "Decontamination model demonstration project in difficult-to-return zone" and "Survey result on transition of air dose rate after decontamination model demonstration project" conducted by Ministry of the Environment. In addition, the decontamination simulation conducted for the entire difficult-to-return area and the results of future prediction of the air dose rate after decontamination are shown.

Confirmation of effect sustainability after decontamination and prediction of future air dose rate change

Nishiuchi, Masashi*; Suzuki, Satoshi*; Kawase, Keiichi; Watanabe, Masanori; Yamashita, Takuya

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By monitoring air dose rate etc. for public facilities where decontamination work was completed, we confirmed the status of maintaining decontamination effect, and predicted future air dose rate change by "The Restoration Support System for Environment (RESET)" and "prediction model of ambient dose equivalent rate" developed by JAEA. As a result, it became clear that the decontamination effect was maintained, and the future air dose rate was predicted to be reduced by about 30% after 10 years. This survey was conducted in response to concerns of municipalities. The research results were reported to the relevant municipalities and was used as the basic data residents correspondence etc. in the municipalities.