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
Author(s): A.S. Paschoa and F. Steinhäusler (Eds.)
Series: Radioactivity in the Environment 17
Edition: 1
Publisher: Elsevier
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 1-242
Content:
Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation
Page ii
VOLUME SEVENTEEN - Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation
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Copyright
Page iv
Preface
Pages vii-ix
Anselmo S. Paschoa, Friedrich Steinhäusler
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction
Pages 1-18
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CHAPTER 2 - Depleted Uranium (DU) as TENR
Pages 19-28
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CHAPTER 3 - Terrestrial, Atmospheric, and Aquatic Natural Radioactivity
Pages 29-85
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CHAPTER 4 - Cosmic Radiation, Including its Effects on Airline Crew, Frequent Flyers, and Space Travel
Pages 87-121
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CHAPTER 5 - Metrology and Modeling
Pages 123-140
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CHAPTER 6 - Legal Aspects of Natural Radiation
Pages 141-151
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CHAPTER 7 - Terrorism and Natural Radiation
Pages 153-170
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Overview
Pages 171-174
References
Pages 175-207
Author Index
Pages 209-217
Subject Index
Pages 219-234
