University of Ontario Institute of Technology 

Description: Environmental modeling is important for a variety of reasons, including establishing baselines, determining transport and effects radionuclide releases during both accident and non-accident conditions, and demonstrating compliance with local, state and 44 federal regulations. In addition, increased emphasis is being placed on effects to non-human biota, and therefore standard environmental models are being modified to accommodate these receptors. 

This PEP may be regarded as a basic introduction to environmental modeling, and is not oriented towards the professional that routinely utilizes these tools. It will introduce the participant to tools that are readily available for this mission. This PEP will focus on: (a) Introduction to environmental modeling, (b) Basic equations and references - where to find them and when to use them, (c) Overview of common tools used in environmental modeling studies, (for example, Spreadsheets, RESRAD, HOTSPOT, ERICA, and Commercial/Limited distribution software such as AMBER, GOLDSIM, STELLA, HPAC).