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Radioactive air sampling methods.

Authors
Maiello ML; Hoover MD
Source
Maiello ML; Hoover MD, eds., Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2010 Oct; :1-581
NIOSHTIC No.
20037925
Abstract
Although the field of radioactive air sampling has matured and evolved over decades, it has lacked a single resource that assimilates technical and background information on its many facets. Edited by experts and with contributions from top practitioners and researchers, Radioactive Air Sampling Methods provides authoritative guidance on measuring airborne radioactivity from industrial, research, and nuclear power operations, as well as naturally occuring radioactivity in the environment. Designed for industrial hygienists, air quality experts, and heath physicists, the book delves into the applied research advancing and transforming practice with improvements to measurement equipment, human dose modeling of inhaled radioactivity, and radiation safety regulations. To present a wide picture of the field, it covers the international and national standards that guide the quality of air sampling measurements and equipment. It discusses emergency response issues, including radioactive fallout and the assets used to assess airborne radioactive emergencies. The book includes a comprehensive series of air sampling methods for commonly encountered radioactive isotopes in the industrial environment that detail the steps to conducting a proper air sampling study. With coverage of fundamental air sampling techniques and practical knowledge, the book provides insight into the contemporary thinking of experts, the maturity of the field, and its deep literature base. Building a bridge between the science behind air sampling and its practice, it supplies the know-how required to achieve technically rigorous air sampling data.
Keywords
Radiation; Radiation-monitoring; Radiation-counting; Radiation-counters; Air-sampling; Airborne-particles; Models; Radioactive-particles; Radioactive-fallout; Radioactive-dusts
Publication Date
20101018
Document Type
Book
Editors
Maiello ML; Hoover MD
Fiscal Year
2011
ISBN No.
9780849397172
NIOSH Division
DRDS
Priority Area
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Source Name
Radioactive air sampling methods
State
WV
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