Methodology for prediction and estimation of consequences of possible atmospheric releases of hazardous matter: "Kursk" submarine study

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 747-762

  Baklanov, A ^a   Mahura, A ^a,b   Sorensen J H ^a  

^a DANISH METEOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE   (Denmark)

^b GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE   (Russian Federation)

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EID: 3242744026     PISSN: 16807316     EISSN: 16807324     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5194/acp-3-747-2003     Document Type: Article

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