TENR - Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation
- 1 Edición, Volumen 17 - 31 de diciembre de 2009
- Última edición
- Autores: Anselmo Salles Paschoa, F. Steinhausler
- Idioma: Inglés
This book on TENR discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. The current knowledge of the biological effects of natural radiation is summar… Leer más
Descripción
Descripción
This book on TENR discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. The current knowledge of the biological effects of natural radiation is summarized. A wide variety of topics, from cosmic radiation to atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic radiation is addressed, including radon, thoron, and depleted uranium. Issues like terrorism and geochronology using natural radiation are also examined.
Puntos claves
Puntos claves
- Comprehensive global TENR data assembly
- Critical assessment of the significant radiological impact of TENR on man and the environment as compared to radiological impact from man-made sources in nuclear technology and nuclear medicine
- Illustration of the importance of TENR for the future conceptual development of radiation protection
De interès para
De interès para
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA), Health Physics Society (HPS), National radiation protection societies, Nuclear regulatory agencies, Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD), Mining, Safety and Health Associations
Índice
Índice
1. Introduction
2. Depleted Uranium (DU) as TENR
3. Terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic natural radioactivity
4. Cosmic radiation, including its effects on airline crew, frequent flyers, and space travel
5. Metrology and modelling
6. Legal aspects of natural radiation
7. Terrorism and natural radiation
8. Overview
9. References
2. Depleted Uranium (DU) as TENR
3. Terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic natural radioactivity
4. Cosmic radiation, including its effects on airline crew, frequent flyers, and space travel
5. Metrology and modelling
6. Legal aspects of natural radiation
7. Terrorism and natural radiation
8. Overview
9. References
Detalles del producto
Detalles del producto
- Edición: 1
- Última edición
- Volumen: 17
- Publicado: 19 de agosto de 2016
- Idioma: Inglés
Sobre los autores
Sobre los autores
AP
Anselmo Salles Paschoa
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Private Consultant,Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFS
F. Steinhausler
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Division of Physics and Biophysics, University of Salzburg, AustriaVer libro en ScienceDirect
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