Concentrations of radionuclides and trace elements measured in rain water, soil, plants, and fungi. The dataset includes measurements for elements like I-131, I-129, Cs-137, I, Br, Cs, Sr, and U. It was compiled by the organization SCIOPS.
Use Cases
- Analyze Cs-137 accumulation in fungi compared to soil layers.
- Compare concentrations of I-129 and Cs-137 retained in the 0-5 cm surface soil layer.
- Study trace element profiles in rain water samples from Ibaraki and other locations in Japan.
- Investigate the relationship between radionuclide concentrations in soil and plant samples.
Strengths
- Data covers multiple environmental sample types: rain water, soil, plants, and fungi.
- Specific radionuclides and trace elements are identified, including I-131, I-129, Cs-137, I, Br, Cs, Sr, and U.
Limitations
- Sample size, row count, and geographic scope beyond Japan are unknown.
- Specific measurement dates, temporal coverage, and data collection methodology are not provided.
- The dataset's completeness and potential for spatial or temporal bias are unclear.
Provenance
- Source
- SCIOPS
- Collection Method
- Measurements of concentrations in collected environmental samples.
- Geography
- Includes Ibaraki and several other places in Japan.