Reconstruction of ^1^3^1I radioactive contamination in Ukraine caused by the Chernobyl accident using atmospheric transport modelling [An article from: Journal of Environmental Radioactivity]

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The evaluation of ^1^3^1I air and ground contamination field formation in the territory of Ukraine was made using the model of atmospheric transport LEDI (Lagrangian-Eulerian DIffusion model). The ^1^3^1I atmospheric transport over the territory of Ukraine was simulated during the first 12 days after the accident (from 26 April to 7 May 1986) using real aerological information and rain measurement network data. The airborne ^1^3^1I concentration and ground deposition fields were calculated as the database for subsequent thyroid dose reconstruction for inhabitants of radioactive contaminated regions. The small-scale deposition field variability is assessed using data of ^1^3^7Cs detailed measurements in the territory of Ukraine. The obtained results are compared with available data of radioiodine daily deposition measurements made at the network of meteorological stations in Ukraine and data of the assessments of ^1^3^1I soil contamination obtained from the ^1^2^9I measurements.