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Calculated trajectory of Japan nuclear plume over America using the NOAA HYSPLIT model
University of Maryland ^ | 21 March 2011

Posted on 03/21/2011 8:08:07 PM PDT by Milhous

Today's Trajectories



Air parcel trajectories found using the NOAA HYSPLIT model, as a function of plume height, for release over the Fukushima power plant. Each figure corresponds to release on the indicated date. The top panel of shows the forecast projection of the plumes, with each circle representing a 24 hr period of time. The uncertainty in location is represented by the line segments drawn through each circle (these uncertainties are difficult to estimate at later portions of the trajectory).

The bottom panel of shows the forecast altitude of the trajectory. Dotted lines indicate where rainfall occurs.

The entry point into North America of each trajectory is indicated.

The concentration of hazardous material is greatly reduced by mixing along the trajectories. In addition, most hazardous materials are removed by rainfall


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KEYWORDS: fallout; fukushima; japan; kookalert; nuclear
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Japan Radiation Plume heading for North America. Daily Projections and Trajectories indicate March 23rd as Fallout Day!

A group of atmospheric scientists from the University of Maryland are currently using a very sophisticated tool to help them examine atmospheric patterns originating from Japan. They have been using the tool for quite some time, enabling them to make simplified projected models of atmospheric transportation and trajectory system on daily basis. What have they discovered from their projections and trajectories? Read on to find out.

Japan Radiation Plume heading for North America. Daily Projections and Trajectories indicate March 23rd as Nuclear Fallout Day

The tool they were using was originally developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is called HYSPLIT or better known as the Hybrid Single Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory Model. I won’t go into the technical details but you can follow the link that I have provided earlier to get a better picture on the methods used to create those atmospheric transportation projection and trajectory models.

I’m more interested in their latest projection data. According to their latest data, Japan radiation plume suspended somewhere in the 3-km altitude will reach North America on March 23rd! Radiation plumes suspended in the 3.5 to 5-km altitudes will hit North America the next day! Oh boy! You can get more information from the following screenshot.

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Bear in mind that their daily atmospheric transportation projection and trajectory models do not consider the decay of radioactive compounds. It sure looks dangerous at a glance but the radiation plume might decay and poses no harm once it reaches North America. I hope!


Psalm 91

 1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

 2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

 3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

 4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

 5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

 6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

 7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

 8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

 9Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

 10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

 11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

 12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

 13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

 14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

 15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

 16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.


Luke 8

23and while they were sailing he fell asleep. A squall blew over the lake, and they were taking in water and were in danger.

24They came and woke him saying, "Master, master, we are perishing!" He awakened, rebuked the wind and the waves, and they subsided and there was a calm.

25Then he asked them, "Where is your faith?" But they were filled with awe and amazed and said to one another, "Who then is this, who commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him?"


1 posted on 03/21/2011 8:08:12 PM PDT by Milhous
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To: Milhous

I bet cigarettes kill me long before radiation from Fukushima Daichi.


2 posted on 03/21/2011 8:11:46 PM PDT by Psycho_Bunny (Public employee unions are the barbarian hordes of our time.)
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To: Milhous

Please don’t take those pills unless you need them. Western USA, you don’t right now.


3 posted on 03/21/2011 8:12:59 PM PDT by allmost
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To: Psycho_Bunny

Yeah I’m pretty sure I’ll live for a few more days.


4 posted on 03/21/2011 8:14:16 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
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To: Psycho_Bunny

Telling a smoker is fun. They rant while I roll one.


5 posted on 03/21/2011 8:14:41 PM PDT by allmost
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To: Milhous
"Boss! The plume! The plume!"


6 posted on 03/21/2011 8:14:58 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Milhous

Pfft. That plume will never affect me. It’s not like I’m going to keel over in the mid


7 posted on 03/21/2011 8:15:47 PM PDT by southernnorthcarolina ("Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own." -- Aesop)
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To: Psycho_Bunny
"I bet cigarettes kill me long before radiation from Fukushima Daichi"

I'll take it even further than that - I bet second hand smoke will kill me long before radiation from Fukushima Daichi.

How's that for downplaying it even more?

8 posted on 03/21/2011 8:16:06 PM PDT by Slump Tester (What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh -Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
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To: Milhous

The head of the physics department at the local college, and a friend of mine, is looking forward to giving his
students the CHALLENGE of trying to identify any radiation
increase from the Japan accident.


9 posted on 03/21/2011 8:16:39 PM PDT by CrazyIvan (What's "My Struggle" in Kenyan?)
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To: Milhous

No hair off my a$$.


10 posted on 03/21/2011 8:16:48 PM PDT by Avery Iota Kracker (He hate me.)
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To: CrazyIvan

Ooh, good idea. I’ll have to suggest it to Dr. Cantrell when he comes in tomorrow to pay for his new cabinets.


11 posted on 03/21/2011 8:25:40 PM PDT by Stonewall Jackson (Democrats: "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.")
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To: CrazyIvan

Here’s a hint for those students. Use the same technique the United States used to detect the first Soviet detonated atom bomb.


12 posted on 03/21/2011 8:27:40 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Avery Iota Kracker

Hey Kracker (as Rev. Wright would say):

If there is enough radiation, you will not only not have any hair on your ass, but you will have no ass (and no balls, or “great balls of fire”), you will glow in the dark, and you will be able to light cigarettes with your fingertips (ala “Firestarter” in X-Men).

As the old Christmas song, updated, would go:

“Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow”

I just saw “Die Hard 2” for the second time this week. Catchy tune.


13 posted on 03/21/2011 8:30:22 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Milhous

When is it supposed to hit Chicago? I have my Geiger counter ready.


14 posted on 03/21/2011 8:30:24 PM PDT by fulltlt
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To: Red Steel

Here’s a hint for those students. Use the same technique the United States used to detect the first Soviet detonated atom bomb.

I don’t know what that is, but I’ll bet Doc does. We’re
both from the “duck and cover” generation.


15 posted on 03/21/2011 8:32:11 PM PDT by CrazyIvan (What's "My Struggle" in Kenyan?)
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To: Milhous
most hazardous materials are removed by rainfall

Oh dear. It's raining that day here on the California coast.

Guess I'll take my umbrella.

16 posted on 03/21/2011 8:34:56 PM PDT by Regulator (Watch Out! Americans are on the March! America Forever, Mexico Never!)
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To: devolve; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; dixiechick2000; MeekOneGOP

Ping of interest


17 posted on 03/21/2011 8:38:54 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)
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To: CrazyIvan
This might prove useful.



Strangelove Slide Rule
Nuclear Bomb Effects Computer
Online Edition
by John Walker

18 posted on 03/21/2011 8:44:08 PM PDT by Milhous (Lev 19:18 Love your neighbor as yourself.)
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To: potlatch

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Everyone under their desk!

.


19 posted on 03/21/2011 8:44:10 PM PDT by devolve (. . . . . . . . . . . . "- we*ll bring a gun!" . . . . Fill your hand! . . .)
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To: devolve
Worst place to get is UNDER things. You get crushed. You lie flat ‘between’ things.

But - that has nothing to do with radiation in the air, lol.

20 posted on 03/21/2011 8:52:15 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)
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