HotSpot Software Toolsįour general software programs-Plume, Explosion, Fire, and Resuspension-estimate downwind radiological effects following the release of radioactive material resulting from a continuous or puff release, explosive release, fuel fire, or an area contamination event. This acute mode is used for estimating the immediate radiological impact associated with high-acute radiation doses (applicable target organs are the lung, small intestine wall, and red bone marrow). In addition to the inhalation 50-year Committed Effective Dose Equivalent DCFs, acute (1, 4, 30 days) DCFs are available for estimating deterministic effects. FGR-12 DCF values are used for submersion and ground shine. The HotSpot Radionuclide Library incorporates Federal Guidance Reports 11, 12, and 13 (FGR-11, FGR-12, FGR-13) Dose Conversion Factors (DCFs) for inhalation, submersion, and ground shine. You do not need to have a NARAC or CMweb account to access HotSpot. To register and download the HotSpot software, click here. The HotSpot codes have been developed for the Windows operating system(s). These models provide a fast and usually conservative means for estimation of the radiation effects associated with the atmospheric release of radioactive materials. The HotSpot atmospheric dispersion models are designed for near-surface releases, short-range (less than 10 km) dispersion, and short-term (less than 24 hours) release durations in unobstructed terrain and simple meteorological conditions. The software is also used for safety analyses of facilities handling nuclear material. The HotSpot Health Physics codes were created to provide emergency response personnel and emergency planners with a fast, field-portable set of software tools for evaluating incidents involving radioactive material.
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