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The speedi system, or System for Prediction of Environmental Emergency Dose Information, is a Japanese government tool designed to predict the dispersal of radioactive materials during nuclear emergencies. On WindowsForum.com, discussions highlight its failure during the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, where power supply cuts from the earthquake and tsunami rendered it inoperable. This malfunction, combined with issues in the supporting Emergency Response Support System, likely delayed effective evacuation of residents. The tag covers topics related to system reliability, disaster response, and the consequences of technological failures in critical infrastructure.
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    Another gov't prediction system failed in Fukushima nuclear accident

    TOKYO — Japan’s system for predicting the volume of radioactive materials to be released into the environment failed in the wake of the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant due to the power supply cut following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, sources close to the matter...
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