ISBN:
9780833088277
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0833095757
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0833088270
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0833095757
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9780833088277
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9780833095756
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 78 pages)
Series Statement:
Research report RR-857-OSD
Keywords:
Emergency management Technological innovations
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Nuclear power plants Accidents
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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Japan, 2011
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Emergency management
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Nuclear power plants
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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Japan, 2011
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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (Japan : 2011)
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief
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Nuclear power plants ; Accidents
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Japan ; Fukushima-ken
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Japan
Abstract:
"Following the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that afflicted Japan in March 2011, some of the reactors of the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant began to release radioactive material into the environment. This study draws lessons from this experience regarding technological countermeasures to radioactive contamination to improve responses to future radiological or nuclear contingencies. Specifically, it focuses on how technologies were used to measure contamination over space and time, to limit the dispersal of radioactive material in the environment, to decontaminate areas or items, and to store radioactive materials for extended periods. The authors gathered data by conducting extensive literature reviews and dozens of interviews with experts in both Japan and the United States. The report analyzes how technologies were used successfully and identifies capability gaps that could be redressed through novel technologies or improved use of existing technologies. Also included is an abbreviated bibliography for further reading"--Publisher's description
Description / Table of Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Characterizing the extent of contamination -- . 3. Preventing radiation damage and further dispersion of material -- 4. Decontamination and collection of radioactive material -- 5. Disposing of contaminated materials -- 6. Robotics issues -- . 7. Earlier lessons from the Chernobyl experience -- . 8. Conclusions and recommendations.
Description / Table of Contents:
Preface Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction: The Events Leading to the Contamination -- Motivation -- Organization of This Report -- 2. Characterizing the Extent of Contamination: The Fukushima Experience with Characterizing the Extent of Contamination -- Potential Solutions -- Chapter Findings -- . 3. Preventing Radiation Damage and Further Dispersion of Material: The Problem of Radiation Suits and Collective Protection -- The Problem of Personal Dosimetry -- The Problem of Medical and Genetic Aspects of Radiation Health Effects -- The Problem of Agriculture, Food, and Drinking Water -- The Problem of Containing Contaminated Materials to Prevent Further Dispersion -- Chapter Findings -- 4. Decontamination and Collection of Radioactive Material: Physical Methods of Decontamination -- Chemical Methods of Decontamination -- Decontamination of Water -- Biological Methods of Decontamination -- The Fukushima Experience -- Potential Solutions to the Decontamination Problem -- Chapter Findings -- 5. Disposing of Contaminated Materials: Chapter Findings -- 6. Robotics Issues: Chapter Findings -- . 7. Earlier Lessons from the Chernobyl Experience: The Chernobyl Experience with Characterizing the Extent of Contamination -- The Chernobyl Experience with Decontamination -- The Chernobyl Experience with in Situ Containment of Radioactive Contamination -- Chapter Findings -- . 8. Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- For Further Reading.
Note:
"June 1, 2016"--Table of contents page
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-78)
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