A simple model of the tracer flux from the Mururoa lagoon to the Pacific

被引:13
作者
Deleersnijder, E
Tartinville, B
Rancher, J
机构
[1] CEA,DEPT ANALYSE & SURVEILLANCE ENVIRONM,F-91311 MONTLHERY,FRANCE
[2] NATL FUND SCI RES,BRUSSELS,BELGIUM
关键词
Pacific; Mururoa Atoll lagoon; residence time; turnover time; tracer transport;
D O I
10.1016/S0893-9659(97)00076-1
中图分类号
O29 [应用数学];
学科分类号
070104 ;
摘要
It is seen that a simple ordinary differential equation may be sufficient to predict the mass of tracers that may be present in the Mururoa lagoon, as well as the flux from the lagoon to the Pacific. This model depends on a key parameter, namely the lagoon turnover time, which is determined from the results of a complex, three-dimensional, hydrodynamic model.
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页码:13 / 17
页数:5
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