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Hoc, PMT12 Monday, April 04, 2011 10:17 PM Miller, Jerry L. PMT03 Hoc; Cook, Christopher FW: Summary of observation requirements (U) updated Observations needed for ocean plume modeling effort.docx

Jerry, FYI - the attached was generated questions - data needs by Navy (ADM Haley - ADM Rowden). The NRC site team in Japan is coordinating within Japan (DOE and TEPCO) to get the identified data. If we are able to get most or all of the information, it should provide a much more reasonable estimation of source term to conduct modeling. The PMT has complied what information we have from various sources and will provide to Chris Cook (NRC) to assess. More to come. Tim Harris NRC - PMT-PAAD Original Message --------From: Miller, Marie Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 9:10 PM To: Hoc, PMT12 Cc: Call, Michel Subject: FW: Summary of observation requirements (U) We would like to discuss the attached request during the 10:30 JT PMT Call. We will also work with DOE to determine, which agency can best support the information request.

Original Message --------From: Rowden, Thomas RDML USN USFJ J2 [mailto: Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 8:17 PM To: Miller, Marie; duncanad@state.gov Subject: Fw: Summary of observation requirements (U) Classification: Unclassified Here you go... Original Message --------From: Haley, John R RDML USN Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 09:13 AM To: Crowe, Blake BGen USMC USFJ J01; Powers, Jeffrey CAPT USN; 'MAILTO:j3temp4@jso.mod.go.jp' <MAILTO:j3temp4@jso.mod.go.jp>; 'j3tempS@jso.mod.go.jp' <j3temp5@jso.mod.go.jp>; 'TDYWhiteJR@state.gov' <TDYWhiteJR@state.gov>; Rowden, Thomas RDML USN USFJ J2; Stackpole, Patrick T COL USA USFJ JA Subject: RE: Summary of observation requirements (U) (b)(6)

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BG Crowe, Two paths - ours is mil-to-mil and MG Bansho's 06 has the list for the mil side. Embassy (through Jim White) are working the civil side. Tx, RDMLJR Haley Original Message--------From: Crowe, Blake BGen USMC USFJ J01 Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 10:25 PM To: Haley, John R RDML USN; Powers, Jeffrey CAPT USN; 'MAILTO:j3temp4@jso.mod.go.jp'; 'j3temp5@jso.mod.go.jp'; 'TDYWhiteJR@state.gov'; Rowden, Thomas RDML USN USFJ J2; Stackpole, Patrick T COL USA USFJ JO Subject: Re: Summary of observation requirements (U) Classification: Unclassified RADM Haley et al, Can someone point those of downtown to the agency within the GoJ that has requested this assistance? Tx, BGen Crowe Original Message --------From: Haley, John R RDMIL USN Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 09:34 PM To: Powers, Jeffrey CAPT USN; 'j3temp4@jso.mod.go.jp'; 'j3temp5@jso.mod.go.jp' <j3temp5@jso.mod.go.jp>; 'White, James R (TDY/DAO)' <TDYWhiteJR@state.gov>; Crowe, Blake BGen USMC USFJ J01; Rowden, Thomas RDMIL USN USFJ J2 Subject: RE: Summary of observation requirements Jeff, Who are we sending this to as "actionable" to ensure we have the right people trying to provide the data requested? I think that you are probably thinking that RDML Rowden is that conduit based on my previous email about all requests for NRC, embassy, etc. going through him. I think that he may OK you to lash-up with Jim White to work this one, though. Sincerely, JR Original Message --------From: Powers, Jeffrey CAPT USN Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 8:23 PM To: j3temp4@jso.mod.go.jp; j3temp5@jso.mod.go.jp; White, James R (TDY/DAO); Crowe, Blake BGen USMC USFJ J01; Rowden, Thomas RDML USN USFJ J2; Haley, John R RDML USN Subject: FW: Summary of observation requirements To allAttached is the wish list of data to support the NOAA ocean model, for your info and use. I have asked for NOAA to provide the priority of items in their list. v/r Jeff Powers CAPT, USN Deputy Chief of Staff, JTF 519 - Joint Support Force 225-6224 / 225-6592
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Original Message --------From: ONeill, Andrea C LCDR USN Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 4:29 PM To: Powers, Jeffrey CAPT USN Cc: 'Walsh, David J CAPT NOOC, CO'; Cooper, Grant A CAPT COMPACFLT, N3WX; Gurley, Van V Capt OPNAV N2\N6F5A; Evans, Ashley D CAPT CNO N2/N6, N2/N6F5; Okon, John A. CDR USN NMOC; Stephenson, Robert A CIV; Hawkins, Leslie LTCOL USA USFJ; Towle, Wendy A. CDR (C7F N3); wardm@asascience.com; Wallmark, Jay A CIV N62306; Sommer, William L CDR NOAC Stennis, CO; 'Shaw, Ronald R Jr CDR PACOM, J3319'; Peeke, Richard S MAJ USA; 'Hanson, Christopher M Capt USAF PACAF 374 OSS/OSW'; Doty, Maryelizabeth LT USN; 'Hendrickson, John LCDR' Subject: Summary of observation requirements SirAs discussed after the brief this morning, attached is a summary of immediate observation/data requirements and longer-term requirements for ocean plume modeling. The requirements are taken from NOAA's CONOPS and developed with Mr. Stephenson for shorter-term CM needs. Please let me know if I can provide more resolution on this information, Sir.

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Observation requirements to validate an ocean plume modeling effort " In-situ measurements of radionuclides in the ocean are needed to validate and tune the models. These data will provide insight into the important processes associated with the movement of these particles throughout the ocean. Immediate data/sampling required includes: o o o Near real-time access to raw data from JAMSTEC sampling Near real-time access to raw data from any near-shore TEPCO water sampling Radionuclide sampling of effluent from Fukushima Dai-ichi to include data on rate of outflow and times of discharge Initial surface sampling would be needed immediately to understand concentrations within the surface mixed layer. Sampling could be done via drifters, buoys, autonomous devices or other platforms capable of detecting surface or sub-surface concentrations. Positions are needed in general arcs away from the source every 5 km out to 30 km. Detections starting at the north and working southward, focusing on near-coastal concentrations to the north and sea-ward concentrations to the east and south of the source is ideal. Radionuclide sampling along the coast, north and south of the site, at intervals of 5 km. Occasional atmospheric and oceanic estimates of radionuclide gradients both IVO the plant and in areas where DOE indicates that there are (or expected to be) major areal deposits. Targeted ocean observations of radionuclides along cross sections of the Kuroshio current. Vertical cross sections are needed to better understand vertical mixing.

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NOAA needs access to DOE's atmospheric radiological data along with estimates of dispersion including information on cesium and iodine. Digital data (vs. graphics) are required starting from the time of the incident. NOAA has had some progress working with DOE, but needs to verify the data they have Is what the modelers need. Other sampling required to refine models and processes:
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A sentry arc-line of daily radionuclide observations from near the source out to 100 km away, ideally with measurements every 5 km out to 50 km and larger measurement spacing (10km) outwards. Along these arcs, measurements are needed from the ocean surface to a depth of 200 m with a vertical resolution of 10 m.

Ocean observations of radionuclides at greater distances, +200 km, for modeling of long-term, global transport and concentrations. Real-time wind data at Fukushima Dai-ichi for air-deposition effects. Sediment radionuclide concentrations near-shore to refine particle settling calculations and local effects.

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