TENR - Technologically Enhanced Natural RadiationThis 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.
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Contents
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Chapter 3 Terrestrial Atmospheric and Aquatic Natural Radioactivity | 29 |
Chapter 4 Cosmic Radiation Including its Effects on Airline Crew Frequent Flyers and Space Travel | 87 |
Chapter 5 Metrology and Modeling | 123 |
Chapter 6 Legal Aspects of Natural Radiation | 141 |
Chapter 7 Terrorism and Natural Radiation | 153 |
Overview | 171 |
References | 175 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | TENR - Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation Volume 17 of Radioactivity in the Environment |
| Authors | Anselmo Salles Paschoa, F. Steinhausler |
| Publisher | Elsevier, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0080914187, 9780080914183 |
| Length | 244 pages |
| Subjects | › › Medical / Public Health Science / Environmental Science Science / Physics / Nuclear Technology & Engineering / Industrial Health & Safety |
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