Computer modeling of dosimetric pattern in aquatic environment of the oil producing coastal areas of Nigeria

Abstract

The dose distribution functions for the three sources of radiation in the environment have been reviewed. The model representing the geometry of aquatic organisms have been employed in computationally solving the dose rates to aquatic organisms with emphasis on the coastal areas of Nigeria where oil exploration activities involve the use of radioactive materials. Solution of the dose function representing the baseline have been modeled the result of which can be employed in assessing future contamination in the area.

Nigerian Journal of Physics Vol. 16(2) 2004: 6-18