[R. Cromack] New BRAWM Grass Monitoring Data (4/11)
...Just noticed this, wasn't sure if anyone else had too:
http://www.nuc.berkeley.edu/node/2525
So it looks like levels of I-131, Cs-134 and Cs-137 in grass -- assuming a consistency in terms of where and how they're being collected, and I have no doubt that the BRAWM staff is being careful to compare apples to apples, here -- are "down" something like 60%-75% over the last five days. (If I'm wrong about that, please, SOMEONE correct me!)
If that's the case, again: That's REALLY good news, and supports ongoing estimations by far more educated and experienced people than I that this is -- assuming no further significant releases from Fukenuke -- going to be largely a short-duration event, with most of the REALLY bad stuff right there on the front end / leading edge.
I would love to know whether this most recent sample was taken before, or after the rainstorm y'all had that day, BRAWM staff.
Many thanks!
Rick Cromack.
Allen, Texas
RichardFCromackJr@gmail.com
Many thanks, Daniel, & BRAWM team...
...For the promptness of your reply, and also your continuing thorough and earnest efforts.
A couple follow-up questions, if it's not too much trouble:
[1] Would we be correct in interpreting these most recent results as "encouraging", or -- especially as this most recent sample apparently preceded your recent rains, there (please correct me if I'm wrong, btw) -- is it far too soon to make that sort of conclusion?
Then [2] Do the data at this point support any conclusions regarding the CURRENT (post-March 16, or so)emissions from Fukushima?
...Naturally, the point of my asking is to find out if the worst of this is already very muh in the rear-view mirror, simply requiring additional time to settle out and begin the slow process of dispersion / decay, or if we still are subject to continuous bombardment of a greater-than-nominal nature. I understand if we're still quite a ways away from drawing ANY conclusions or arguing for ANY interpretations, of course. I'd very much "settle" for your "best guess" at this point... With the full understanding that the current situation can change at a moment's notice.
Thanks again,
Rick Cromack.
Allen, Texas
RichardFCromackJr@gmail.com
pick a bale of cotton, pick a bale of hay
this is going to get much worse, accept it.
I read all your posts,Rick,
I read all your posts,Rick, thanks for keeping us updated.
You're Welcome [nt]
Rick Cromack.
Allen, Texas
RichardFCromackJr@gmail.com