Re: Source Term

["Ruiz" <nestorruiz@earthlink.net>]

This portion from http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/rf/bluesour.htm
might help.  Good luck.
Nestor

1. What is a source term estimate?

A source term is an estimate made by researchers of the amount and chemical
form of a contaminant released to the environment from a specific source
over a certain period of time. The phrase "source term" is used in risk
assessment studies and refers to estimates of toxic chemicals and
radioactive materials released from a source such as the
Rocky Flats Plant. For example, contaminants released from Rocky Flats
include the radioactive materials plutonium and tritium and the chemicals
carbon tetrachloride and beryllium.

2. What is the meaning of  the phrase "source term?"

 In the phrase "source term," source identifies the nature and origin of the
release; that is, how and where the substance was released from the
facility. Term refers to the first part of a calculation to estimate how
much of the substance was released to the environment over a specified time
period.


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