Dirty bomb

Handling “dirty Bomb”-scenarios with the Lagrangian Particle Model Lasair

An existing systems programme (LASAT) based on Lagrangian Particle Simulation has been adjusted to meet requirements of emergency authorities. The new model (LASAIR, Lagrangian Simulation of the Dispersion and Inhalation of Radionuclides) is able to simulate an explosion of an RDD (Radiological Dispersion Device) with additional radioactive material and computes the transport in the planetary b...

Numerical Study of Radioactive Pollutants Dispersion in Radioactive "Dirty Bomb" Events

The simulation of radioactive pollutants dispersion is critical for emergency response of the nuclear terrorism. The radioactive “dirty bomb”, also called radiological dispersion device (RDD), produced and used by the terrorist to make fearful and radioactive pollution in general, has a great risk on humans. Numerical investigation of the impact of different configurations on radioactive pollut...

A risk and economic analysis of dirty bomb attacks on the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

This article analyzes possible terrorist attacks on the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach using a radiological dispersal device (RDD, also known as a "dirty bomb") to shut down port operations and cause substantial economic and psychological impacts. The analysis is an exploratory investigation of a combination of several risk analysis tools, including scenario generation and pruning, project...

Requirements for estimation of doses from contaminants dispersed by a 'dirty bomb' explosion in an urban area.

The ARGOS decision support system is currently being extended to enable estimation of the consequences of terror attacks involving chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological substances. This paper presents elements of the framework that will be applied in ARGOS to calculate the dose contributions from contaminants dispersed in the atmosphere after a 'dirty bomb' explosion. Conceptual method...

A Risk and Economic Analysis of Dirty Bomb Attacks on the Ports of Los Angeeles and Long Beach