Monitoring radioactivity in nuclear and radiological emergency in a European perspective: aims and means

Author: Cort Marc De  

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

ISSN: 1471-4825

Source: International Journal of Emergency Management, Vol.4, Iss.3, 2007-06, pp. : 319-388

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Abstract

After the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, European countries have further enhanced their capacity and infrastructure for monitoring radioactivity in their environment. This paper gives a summary of the most commonly used techniques relevant to routine and nuclear and/or radiological emergency conditions, followed by a discussion of the various network types (routine, emergency preparedness, mobile monitoring) and some suggestions on how homogeneity of the monitoring information can be improved.

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