Main Title |
Analysis of current meter records at the Northwest Atlantic 2800 metre radioactive waste dumpsite / |
Author |
Hamilton, Peter,
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CORP Author |
Science Applications, Inc., Raleigh, NC.;Office of Radiation Programs, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Radiation Programs, |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA 520/1-82-002; EPA-68-01-6235 |
Stock Number |
PB83-117614 |
OCLC Number |
239499685 |
Subjects |
Radioactive waste disposal in the ocean--North Atlantic ocean ;
Ocean currents--North Atlantic Ocean
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Additional Subjects |
Ocean currents ;
North Atlantic Ocean ;
Ocean bottom ;
Ocean temperature ;
Radioactive waste disposal ;
Marine disposal ;
MidAtlantic Bight ;
Continental Rise
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 520-1-82-002 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
08/20/2014 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 520-1-82-002 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ERAD |
EPA 520/1-82-002 |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
07/09/2012 |
NTIS |
PB83-117614 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
iii, 94 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
In August, 1976, four current meter arrays were deployed for a period of three months at the Atlantic 2800 meter radioactive waste disposal site as part of a scientific survey by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess the environmental conditions at this formerly used site. The disposal site is located on the Continental Rise and is centered at 38 deg 30' N, 72 deg 06' W. The four arrays were placed in a rectangle near the periphery of the site, each with a current meter 5.1 meters off the bottom, with an additional meter located 96 meters from the bottom at the southwest mooring. The principal findings included a 3-4 cm/s southwesterly mean current observed near the bottom. The low frequency part of the spectrum is explained as bottom trapped topographic Rossby waves. The high frequency motions are dominated by inertial oscillations with a maximum amplitude of about 10 cm/s. The potential for sediment transport during the measurement period is considered very small based on the observed current speeds. |
Notes |
"EPA 520/1-82-002." "June 17, 1982." "Contract no. 68-01-6235." "Project officer: Robert S. Dyer." Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-94). |
Contents Notes |
In August, 1976, four current meter arrays were deployed for a period of three months at the Atlantic 2800 meter radioactive waste disposal site as part of a scientific survey by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess the environmental conditions at this formerly used site. The disposal site is located on the Continental Rise and is centered at 38À30'N, 72À06'W. The four arrays were placed in a rectangle near the periphery of the site, each with a current meter 5.1 meters off the bottom, with an additional meter located 96 meters from the bottom at the southwest mooring. The principal findings included a 3-4 cm/s southwesterly mean current observed near the bottom. The low frequency part of the spectrum is explained as bottom trapped topographic Rossby waves. The high frequency motions are dominated by inertial oscillations with a maximum amplitude of about 10 cm/s. The potential for sediment transport during the measurement period is considered very small based o nthe observed current speeds. |
Place Published |
Washington, DC |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Radiation Programs. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1982 |
Category Codes |
8C; 18G; 47B; 77G |
NTIS Prices |
PC A06/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
200/03 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
Control Number |
305006495 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20121217123443 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02243cam 2200313Ka 45020 |