Radiological Risk Assessment and Environmental Analysis [Hardcover]

Radiological Risk Assessment and Environmental Analysiscomprehensively explains methods used for estimating risk to people exposed to radioactive materials released to the environment by nuclear facilities or in an emergency such as a nuclear terrorist event. This is the first book that merges the diverse disciplines necessary for estimating where radioactive materials go in the environment and the risk they present to people. It is not only essential to managers and scientists, but is also a teaching text.

The chapters are arranged to guide the reader through the risk assessment process, beginning with the source term (where the radioactive material comes from) and ending with the conversion to risk. In addition to presenting mathematical models used in risk assessment, data is included so the reader can perform the calculations. Each chapter also provides examples and working problems.

The book will be a critical component of the rebirth of nuclear energy now taking place, as well as an essential resource to prepare for and respond to a nuclear emergency.

Chapter 1. The Radiological Assessment Process,John E. Till, Ph.D.
Chapter 2. Radionuclide Source Terms,Paul G. Voillequ?, M.S.
Chapter 3. Atmospheric Transport of Radionuclides,Todd V. Crawford, Ph.D.; Charles W. Miller, Ph.D; and Allen H. Weber, Ph.D.
Chapter 4. Surface Water Transport of Radionuclides,Yasuo Onishi, Ph.D.
Chapter 5. Transport of Radionuclides in Groundwater,Richard B. Codell, Ph.D., and James O. Duguid, Ph.D.
Chapter 6. Terrestrial Food Chain Pathways: Concepts and Models,F. Ward Whicker, Ph.D., and Arthur S. Rood, M.S.
Chapter 7. Aquatic Food Chain Pathways: Concepts and Models,Steven M. Bartell, Ph.D., and Ying Feng, Ph.D.
Chapter 8. Site Conceptual Exposure Models,James R. Rocco; Elisabeth A. Stetar, CHP; Lesley Hay Wilson, Ph.D.
Chapter 9. Internal Dosimetry,Jolƒ