RMI Nuclear Justice Documents

CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION- -------------------------------------- 15
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1.3.5 Sampling Bias------------------------+-----------------1.3.6 Overall Approach- -----------------------------------+----

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2.2.2 Minor Sampling Array -----------------------+-------------

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CHAPTER 2

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2.2.3 Special Sampling Facilities --------------------------------2.2.4 Laboratory Facilities ------------------------------+-------

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2.3 Station Locations - ------------------------------------------ 24

CHAPTER 3 RESULTS ------------------ 2-22-22 22-2 oe re eee ene, 42
3.1 Data Presentation- - ----------------------------------------- 42
3.2 Buildup Characteristics- --------------------------------------

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3.2.2
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Times of Arrival, Peak Activity, and Cessation ------------------Mass-Arrival Rate- -------+---------------------------+--Particle-Size Variation- - ---------------------------------Ocean Penetration ---------------------------------------

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3.2.1 Rate of Arrival -----------------------------+------------ 42

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3.4 Radionuclide Composition and Radiation Characteristics - ----------------

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