Environmental radioactivity and emergency preparedness
Mats Isaksson, Department of Radiation Physics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, Christopher L. Raaf, Medical Physics, Departme
Bok Engelsk 2017 · Electronic books.
engelsk
| Medvirkende | Raaf, Christopher L., (author.)
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (807 pages) : : illustrations.
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| Opplysninger | chapter 1. Sources of radiation -- chapter 2. Radiation biology and radiation dosimetry -- chapter 3. Environmental exposure pathways and models -- chapter 4. Radiometry -- chapter 5. Sampling and sample preparation for radiometry -- chapter 6. Nuclear and radiological safety -- chapter 7. Emergency preparedness.. - This book presents the radiological sources that could be a threat to humans and the environment. It discusses how to deal with this threat in terms of measurements, prospective models, and regulations. The transport of radioactive substances in ecosystems is discussed, together with remedial actions in case an accident should happen. The book covers radiation sources, measurement methods, modeling, and calculations, as well as strategies in emergency preparedness (including strategies for first-responders and radiological triage)--
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| ISBN | 1-315-35555-8. - 1-315-37287-8. - 1-4822-4465-9
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