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Aerial Radiation Detection

In this time of multiple threats to our security: dirty bomb; cyber; shooters in public places; homemade bombs; misinformation; etc. we feel extremely vulnerable; perhaps more vulnerable than ever before. With the advent of Drone technology now available to private citizens, technology previously only held by the military, the opportunity has come to marry Drone Technology with aerial sensors. ...

Mar. 8, 2016

By Technical Associates

Ionising Radiation

Introduction The energy level of some types of radiation is high enough so that when they interact with matter they cause the formation of electrically charged particles or ion-pairs and break molecular bonds. These so-called ionising radiations are by their nature potentially harmful to life; at high doses they can be lethal and at lower doses can cause genetic damage. Ionising radiation occurs ...

Jan. 1, 1996

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

A database of cancer induction by low-dose radiation in mammals: overview and initial observations

The lifespan studies of animals exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation with a view to determining the relationships between radiation dose and cancer incidence have been identified and corresponding publications have been reviewed. The information on experimental conditions and cancer incidence data in exposed and control animals have been entered into a database intended for a global ...

Feb. 10, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

Continuous Real Time Water Monitoring for Radiation Safety Terrorist Attack, Improper Disposal of Industrial Waste, Accidental Discharge

Safe drinking water is essential to life on earth. Unfortunately, this vast infrastructure suffers from critical vulnerability. Keeping America safe with continuous real time water monitoring is a vital goal and is currently being addressed for biological and chemical risks. For monitoring of radionuclides in drinking water as recommended in the Safe Drinking Water Act 8, the Clean Water Act 9, ...

Sep. 22, 2009

By Technical Associates

Natural radionuclides in waste water discharged from coal-fired power plants in Serbia

Investigation of the natural radioactivity levels in water around power plants, as well as in plants, coal, ash, slag and soil, and to assess the associated radiation hazard is becoming an emerging and interesting topic. This paper is focused on the results of the radioactivity analysis in waste water samples from five coal-fired power plants in Serbia (Nikola Tesla A, Nikola Tesla B, ...

Sep. 19, 2016

By IWA Publishing

Safety in Drinking Water? Monitoring for Radioactive ContaminantsOnly Required Every Three, Six, or Nine Years per Federal Law

Current federal law requires testing of drinking water for radionuclides, “hazardous radioactive materials” every three, six, or nine years. The states have the option to increase testing frequency. [Federal Register Year 2000; page 76746. http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html] An incident of terrorism, accident, or improper disposal ...

Oct. 28, 2009

By Technical Associates

Multiple options of HFC Contamination monitors from Lab Impex Systems in UK

A family of SEA Hand Foot Clothing Contamination Monitors are exclusively available in the UK from Lab Impex Systems. The monitor incorporates large area plastic scintillation detectors with a zinc-sulphide layer which facilitates simultaneous measurement of Alpha and Beta and Gamma contamination. Options include: Extra Narrow Version Wall mounted Hand Monitor ...

Jul. 25, 2011

By Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems

Radioactivity and hydrochemical properties of certain thermal Turkish spa waters

The study aims to determine the radioactivity levels of thermal waters which have been used seasonally or permanently in spas for therapeutic intentions. Samples were collected from spas in different regions of Turkey. Some radionuclides (40K, 232Th, 226Ra, 137Cs), gross alpha (GA) and gross beta (GB) activities, and physical and some chemical parameters were ...

Apr. 5, 2017

By IWA Publishing

EPA 2009 Protective Action Guideline Levels

WE HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE 1992 THE Old Document: In 1992 the EPA published its Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions ...

Nov. 28, 2009

By Technical Associates

Locus and Overhoff to Offer Real Time Tritium Monitoring and Compliance Software at Nuclear Facilities

Locus Technologies (Locus), the industry leader in web-based environmental compliance and information management software, and Overhoff Technology Corporation, the world's leader in the design and manufacture of Tritium monitors and radiation monitoring systems, have partnered to offer a complete Tritium monitoring solution for the nuclear industry using Overhoff's Tritium instrumentation and ...

Oct. 15, 2010

By Technical Associates

Single field mobilization completes site investigation and removal actions

The Kentucky Research Consortium for Energy and the Environment (KRCEE) worked with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last summer to introduce new approaches and technologies to the site cleanup program operating at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) in western Kentucky. A Triad demonstration was conducted at PGDP's Area of Concern (AOC) 492 that integrated several real-time ...

Jan. 1, 2009

By USEPA - Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (TIFSD)

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