Consequence Assessment Modeling Working Group
The Consequence Assessment Modeling (CAM) Working Group has been established to provide technical guidance to the DOE and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) community to matters related to environmental transport and dispersion, resuspension, uptake, and other technical aspects associated with consequence assessment modeling.
Objectives
The objectives of the CAM Working Group are to:
- promote the use of improved, quality assured, and benchmarked consequence assessment modeling techniques within the DOE complex
- improve coordination between DOE and NNSA sites and programs to promote, where appropriate, common methods, tools, and standards for consequence assessment modeling
- plan for future DOE and NNSA needs, requirements, and missions
- promote innovation and technology transfer in consequence assessment modeling
- advocate awareness of appropriate consequence assessment modeling capabilities and the benefits to DOE and NNSA and its contractors of adopting such methods.
Charter
The operation of the CAM working group is governed by its charter (pdf).
Products
One of the first major products of this working group is the consequence assessment modeling toolbox.
A “Directory of Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion Consequence Assessment Models” (FC-I3-1999) has been published by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research (OFCM) with the assistance of SCAPA members.
This document provides an in-depth compilation and description of atmospheric transport and dispersion models that are available to those with consequence assessment responsibilities. It is an updated and expanded version of the two earlier documents: OFCM’s “Directory of Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion Models, Equipment, and Projects” (FCM-I3-1993) and SCAPA’s “Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Resources” (1995).
Meeting Highlights
Working group meeting notes:
Additional Information
For additional information, please contact Jeremy Rishel.