A methodology for estimating the radiological consequence of an acute aqueous release.

Assumptions supporting a chronic aqueous release methodology are inappropriate for estimating dose from accidental discharges. A method of modeling acute or accidental releases is being developed for predicting maximum individual dose. Standardization of consumption rates and usage factors for acute aqueous releases is necessary. Water-to-sediment transfer models describing waterborne deposition should be reviewed for applicability during short time regimes.