Monitoring radioactivity in nuclear and radiological emergency in a European perspective: aims and means
by Marc De Cort
International Journal of Emergency Management (IJEM), Vol. 4, No. 3, 2007

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.

Online publication date: Sat, 30-Jun-2007

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