Effect of ocean dumping of 14C on collective dose equivalent commitment to world population

A 3-box compartmental model (viz : atmosphere, mixed-ocean and deep ocean) has been employed to evaluate the time integral concentration (TIC) of 14C in atmosphere following the release of a unit activity in any one of the compartments. A matrix of results has been generated using analytical solution which contains TIC values in the atmosphere for different times from 10 to infinite years. These results formed the basis for assessment of collective dose equivalent commitment to world population. The results were validated by numerical method using computer program. (author). 2 tabs., 2 figs., 12 refs