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NKS Programme Area:NKS-B
Research Area:Measurement Strategy, technology and QA
Report Number:NKS-180
Report Title:Overview of sources of radioactive particles of Nordic relevance as well as a short description of available particle characterisation techniques
Activity Acronym:HOT
Authors:Ole Christian Lind, Ulrika Nygren, Lennart Thaning, Henrik Ramebäck, Singh Sidhu, Per Roos, Roy Pöllänen, Ylva Ranebo, Elis Holm, Brit Salbu
Abstract:The present overview report show that there are many existing and potential sources of radioactive particle contamination of relevance to the Nordic countries. Following their release, radioactive particles represent point sources of short- and long-term radioecological significance, and the failure to recognise their presence may lead to significant errors in the short- and long-term impact assessments related to radioactive contamination at a particular site. Thus, there is a need of knowledge with respect to the probability, quantity and expected impact of radioactive particle formation and release in case of specified potential nuclear events (e.g. reactor accident or nuclear terrorism). Furthermore, knowledge with respect to the particle characteristics influencing transport, ecosystem transfer and biological effects is important. In this respect, it should be noted that an IAEA coordinated research project was running from 2000-2006 (IAEA CRP, 2001) focussing on characterisation and environmental impact of radioactive particles, while a new IAEA CRP focussing on the biological effects of radioactive particles will be launched in 2008.
Keywords:Radioactive particles; sources; characteristics
Publication date:01 Oct 2008
ISBN:ISBN: 978-87-7893-246-4
Number of downloads:2922
Download:pdf NKS-180.pdf
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