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TENR - Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation
1st Edition, Volume 17 - December 31, 2009
Authors: Anselmo Salles Paschoa, F. Steinhausler
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780081014479
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eBook ISBN:9780080914183
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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…Read more
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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.
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
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
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
No. of pages: 244
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 17
Published: December 31, 2009
Imprint: Elsevier
Paperback ISBN: 9780081014479
eBook ISBN: 9780080914183
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Anselmo Salles Paschoa
Affiliations and expertise
Private Consultant,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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F. Steinhausler
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Physics and Biophysics, University of Salzburg, Austria
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