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Overview of the MODARIA programme (and comments on implications for future programmes of work)
J Brown1, D Telleria1, T Yankovich1
1International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, Vienna, Austria.
Summary
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) improved radiation impact assessments through the MODARIA program. This initiative enhanced environmental transfer models and data for human and wildlife exposure evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Radiological Protection
- Nuclear Safety
Background:
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has a long history of developing and testing environmental assessment models for radiation exposure.
- The MODARIA (Modelling and Data for Radiological Impact Assessment) program, spanning two phases (2012-2019), represents the latest effort in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance capabilities in assessing environmental transfer of radionuclides.
- To improve public and wildlife radiation exposure assessments.
- To foster international consensus on modelling approaches and data.
Main Methods:
- Acquisition of improved data for model testing and comparison.
- Facilitating consensus on modelling philosophies, approaches, and parameter values.
- Establishing an international forum for information exchange.
Main Results:
- Significant advancements in environmental transfer models for radionuclides.
- Improved data sets for testing and validating radiological impact assessment models.
- Strengthened international collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field.
Conclusions:
- The MODARIA program successfully improved environmental assessment models and data for radiological impact assessment.
- The program established a valuable international platform for ongoing research and development.
- Future programs will build upon the successes and lessons learned from MODARIA.
Keywords:
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