Elevated Measurement Calculations (EMC) for a Single Nuclide

This dialog is used to determine whether the number of soil samples needs to be increased in order to be sufficiently sensitive to an area of elevated concentrations (hot spot).

The appropriate use of these calculations is discussed in Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) (EPA 2000). This document is currently available at: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/marssim/

This VSP module implements the functionality of the old COMPASS software from Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) / Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

More detailed help and guidance will be available for this module in a future release of VSP.

References:

EPA. 2000. Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM). NUREG-1575, Rev. 1, EPA 402-R-97-016, Rev.1, DOE/EH-0624, Rev. 1. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Quality Assurance Division, Washington DC.