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RADTRAN
The RADTRAN 5 User's Guide may be downloaded from
http://ttd.sandia.gov/risk/doc_list.htm
(you also get a picture of me on the website, but...)
I am putting together a quick tutorial, but it will have to be as an attachment, so write if you want one -- I am keeping a list of people who want one.
The instructions for accessing RADTRAN via the TRANSNET gateway are:
Guide to TRANSNET Communications and Operations
Revised March 2003
Ruth F. Weiner and Frances L. Kanipe
Department 6141
Sandia National Laboratories
Introduction
TRANSNET was established as a compilation of risk analysis and routing models as well as related data pertaining to radioactive materials transportation. This system of codes and associated data resides on a Hewlett-Packard UNIX computer. TRANSNET will be phased out as a downloadable version of RADTRAN, which can run locally, is developed and launched.
Accessing TRANSNET may only be done through a secure shell program such as Secure Shell, available at http://www.ssh.com or F-Secure, available at http://www.f-secure.com Directions for obtaining access to TRANSNET may be found on the Web at http://ttd.sandia.gov/risk/transnet.htm. Information on secure shell programs may be found at http://ttd.sandia.gov/risk/ssh_info.htm.
After obtaining a username and password, users may access TRANSNET with a personal computer through the Internet.
This guide explains the computing functions associated with the use of TRANSNET, connection on the Internet, logging on and off, and the available utilities on TRANSNET. Copies of representative screens are included to convey the feeling of a session on TRANSNET.
Any agency or organization desiring access to TRANSNET should write to:
David I. Chanin
Sandia National Laboratories
P.O. Box 5800
MS 0718
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0718
email: dichani@sandia.gov
Requests for TRANSNET access must include the information requested at http://ttd.sandia.gov/risk/transnet.htm. TRANSNET development and operations are sponsored by the United States Department of Energy National Transportation Program.
Assistance with TRANSNET and comments on the TRANSNET system or its components may be transmitted as follows:
TRANSNET Communications David Chanin
(505)845-0321
TRANSNET System Operations
Ruth Weiner
(505) 284-8406
Scott Mills
(505) 844-1947
David Chanin
(505)845-0321
TRANSNET FAX (505)844-0244
RADTRAN
Ruth Weiner
(505)284-8406
Scott Mills
(505) 844-1947
HIGHWAY/INTERLINE
Paul Johnson
(865)974-2045
SECTION 1. MODELS, DATA BASES, AND UTILITIES
RADTRAN - Risk Assessment Model
RADTRAN evaluates radiological consequences of incident-free transportation and risks from vehicular accidents occurring during transportation. Sandia National Laboratories developed the original RADTRAN code in 1977 in conjunction with the preparation of NUREG-0170, "Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Transportation of Radioactive Material by Air and Other Modes." The analytical capabilities of the code have been expanded and refined in later versions.
The current version of RADTRAN is RADTRAN 5. RADTRAN 4 is still available on TRANSNET but is not maintained. The RADTRAN 5 User Guide and Technical Manual are available on the web at http://ttd.sandia.gov/risk/doc_list.htm. Questions about RADTRAN are best addressed to Ruth Weiner: phone (505)284-8406, email rfweine@sandia.gov.
TRANSAT - Atmospheric Dispersion Model
The TRANSAT atmospheric dispersion model was developed by P. Pages and F. Rancillac for use with the International Atomic Energy Agency’s
INTERTRAN code which is based upon RADTRAN. In addition to supplying an input to RADTRAN, running TRANSAT gives further information on the
consequences of an atmospheric release and help in complementary (e.g.,sensitivity) analyses.
HIGHWAY and INTERLINE Routing ModelS
The HIGHWAY and INTERLINE routing models were established at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to determine highway and rail transportation routes, respectively, as well as population densities along those routes. HIGHWAY and INTERLINE users’ manuals are available from ORNL. These routing codes have been superseded by TRAGIS, a client-server model available from ORNL. The client portion of TRAGIS may be downloaded from http://apps.ntp.doe.gov/tragis/tragis.htm. This web site also provides contact information for TRAGIS. HIGHWAY and INTERLINE may still be used but are not maintained and have not been updated since 1999.
RMIR - Radioactive Materials Incident Reporting Data Base
The Radioactive Materials Incident Reporting (RMIR) data base contains information on transportation-related accidents and incidents involving radioactive materials from 1971 to 2000. RMIR has not been supported since the 2000 update.
RAMPOST - Radioactive Materials Postnotification Data Base
The Radioactive Materials Post-notification (RAMPOST) data base is a compilation of the highway route controlled quantity shipments that have been made since 1987. Data includes shipment date, carrier, shipper, consignee, and highway route segments. Radionuclides and total curies shipped are usually listed. RAMPOST has not been supported or updated since 1997.
Utilities
Utilities are accessed by opening the “Utilities” window from the TRANSNET Main Menu (see below) and then opening the window for the desired utility. The utilities are self-explanatory.
edit TRANSNET has a choice of editors vi and nano.
list Lists file(s) in current directory.
rename Renames file(s) in current directory.
copy Copies file(s) in current directory.
delete Delete file(s) in current directory
list directory Lists current directories' contents.
filename guide Lists specific formats for input files to TRANSNET codes.
change user password Use this option to change the password.
SECTION 2. GETTING STARTED
Direct dial-up access to TRANSNET via a modem and communications software is no longer available.
Hardware and Software Requirements for Access
1. Any computer (PC, workstation, mainframe).
2. Internet access and hardware and software needed to support it
3. A secure shell system like SSH (see above for availability)
Often the Internet is available directly through a network at the user’s place of business. If not, the best resource for accessing the Internet is through an Internet service provider. Most areas have access to a provider such as CompuServe, AOL, Concentric, etc. and can be reached via dial-up.
The secure shell software also provides instructions for access . TRANSNET is accessed through Port 22. If this is blocked by the user’s firewall, the user should contact his or her computer support.
Connecting to TRANSNET via the Internet and a Secure Shell
1. The Internet Protocol (IP) alias (the address to contact) is ttd3.sandia.gov. The IP address is 132.175.127.23.
2. The port is Port 22.
3. Enter your username.
Logging on to TRANSNET
1. A successful connection brings up a prompt for your password. In setting up SSH, SSH2 is the protocol that TRANSNET accepts for connection (SSH1 lists error messages).
2. Enter your password.
3. If you have entered the wrong username or password, you will receive the password prompt again.
4. If you have entered the correct username and password, the first TRANSNET screen will come up, ending in the words
TERM = (vt100)
This is the terminal type emulated. Press <RETURN>, then follow directions on the screen until the TRANSNET Main Menu appears.
Disconnecting from TRANSNET
Select "Disconnect from TRANSNET" at the TRANSNET Main Menu (Number 8 on the TRANSNET Main Menu) to log off. The logout command is “exit” and is case-sensitive. Exiting may also be accomplished be closing the secure shell program.
Transferring files: your secure shell program will include a file transfer protocol, the parameters of which may be set by selecting “Settings” on the “Edit” pull-down menu and then selecting each option listed under “File Transfer.” SSH and similar programs have a “file” icon under which your files appear listed Windows Explorer-style. Files may be transferred to your local computer by drag and drop.
SECTION 3. TRANSNET OPERATION
All menus in the TRANSNET MENU SYSTEM have identical behavior in terms of quitting a menu (blank input or 'Q' in upper or lower case), and getting online help ('?' or 'H' in upper or lower case).
Contact Ruth Weiner, (505) 284-8406 or Scott Mills: (505) 844-1947 for help with TRANSNET menus.
Copies of a few TRANSNET screens are illustrated below in order to familiarize the new user with the style of interaction found on TRANSNET.
***************************************************************** TRANSNET Main Menu **********
**************************************************** 1 - Risk Assessment
2 - Routing
3 - Databases 4 - Utilities
5 - Status 6 - Bulletin Board
7 - Help 8 - Disconnect *****************************************************************
********* ACCESS: NETWORK 08-JAN-1998 16:20:30 **********
*****************************************************************
Enter option: type in the number of the option, then <RETURN>
*****************************************************************
********* RISK ASSESSMENT Menu **********
*****************************************************************
* *
* 1 - RADTRAN 5 Risk Assessment *
* 2 - RADTRAN 4 Risk Assessment *
* 3 - TRANSAT v1.6 *
* 4 - Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) *
* 5 - COMIDA2 Food chain model *
* *
*****************************************************************
********* ACCESS: 08-JAN-1998 16:24:13 **********
*****************************************************************
Enter option:
The <RETURN> key will take you back through the menu system.
Hope this gets through relatively ungarbled.
Ruth
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Ruth F. Weiner
ruthweiner@aol.com
505-856-5011
(o)505-284-8406
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