Open AccessRAMS (Risk Analysis - Modular System) methodology
Author(s) -
R.D. Stenner,
D.L. Strenge,
J.W. Buck
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/398559
Subject(s) - risk analysis (engineering) , scope (computer science) , consistency (knowledge bases) , hanford site , modular design , risk assessment , computer science , risk management , plan (archaeology) , engineering , systems engineering , operations research , business , computer security , radioactive waste , waste management , programming language , operating system , archaeology , finance , artificial intelligence , history
The Risk Analysis - Modular System (RAMS) was developed to serve as a broad scope risk analysis tool for the Risk Assessment of the Hanford Mission (RAHM) studies. The RAHM element provides risk analysis support for Hanford Strategic Analysis and Mission Planning activities. The RAHM also provides risk analysis support for the Hanford 10-Year Plan development activities. The RAMS tool draws from a collection of specifically designed databases and modular risk analysis methodologies and models. RAMS is a flexible modular system that can be focused on targeted risk analysis needs. It is specifically designed to address risks associated with overall strategy, technical alternative, and `what if` questions regarding the Hanford cleanup mission. RAMS is set up to address both near-term and long-term risk issues. Consistency is very important for any comparative risk analysis, and RAMS is designed to efficiently and consistently compare risks and produce risk reduction estimates. There is a wide range of output information that can be generated by RAMS. These outputs can be detailed by individual contaminants, waste forms, transport pathways, exposure scenarios, individuals, populations, etc. However, they can also be in rolled-up form to support high-level strategy decisions