Table 2 Categories of the application methods of natural analogue datasets used in the database
Method | Categories (code) | Description |
|---|---|---|
Quantitative | Input for safety and performance assessments (ISP) | Direct application as input parameters for safety/performance assessments of a repository |
Model validation (MV) | Direct application in model development and validation for safety/performance assessments of a repository | |
Qualitative | Scenario development including FEPs (SD) | Indirect application as FEPs and scenario developments necessary for safety/performance assessment of a repository |
Understanding improvement (UI) | Direct application as information for understanding improvement on the behaviors of disposal system including EBS and NBS | |
Demonstration and education (DE) | Direct application as demonstration and education materials to the public and stakeholders for the radioactive waste disposal |