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nreo:canonicalLabel "characterization" (en)
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skos:definition "1. Determination of the nature and 'activity' of radionuclides present in a <br/>
specified place.<br/>
For example, determination of the radionuclides present in a 'bioassay' sample <br/>or in an area contaminated with 'radioactive material' (e.g. as a first step in <br/>planning 'remediation'). For the latter example, care should be taken to avoid <br/>confusion with the existing, and different, definition of the term <i>site <br/>characterization</i>.<br/>
2. Determination of the character of something.<br/>
This is the standard dictionary definition, and would not need to be included <br/>in an individual glossary. It is included here only to distinguish the normal <br/>usage from the more restricted usage indicated in (1).<br/>
<i><b>site characterization.</b></i> Detailed surface and subsurface investigations and <br/>'activities' at a site to determine the radiological conditions at the site or to <br/>
evaluate candidate 'disposal' sites to obtain information to determine the <br/>suitability of the site for a 'repository' and to evaluate the long term <br/>performance of a 'repository' at the site.<br/>
'Site characterization' is a stage in the 'siting' of a 'repository'; it follows <i>area <br/>survey</i> and precedes 'site confirmation'.<br/>'Site characterization' may also refer to the 'siting' 'process' for any other <br/>'authorized facility'. See also 'site evaluation', which includes <i>site characterization<br/></i>and is not specific to a 'repository' site, and 'area survey'.<br/>
<i><b>waste characterization.</b></i> Determination of the physical, chemical and <br/>radiological properties of the 'waste' to establish the need for further <br/>adjustment, 'treatment' or 'conditioning', or its suitability for further <br/>handling, 'processing', 'storage' or 'disposal'.<br/>" (en)
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