Overview

Radiological Risk Assessment and Environmental Analysis comprehensively 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.

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Author:   John E. Till (President, President, Radiological Assessments Corporation) ,  Helen Grogan
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   1.134kg
ISBN:  

9780195127270

ISBN 10:   0195127277
Pages:   728
Publication Date:   10 July 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: John E. Till, Ph.D.: The Radiological Assessment Process Chapter 2: Paul G. Voillequè, M.S.: Radionuclide Source Terms Chapter 3: Todd V. Crawford, Ph.D.; Charles W. Miller, Ph.D; and Allen H. Weber, Ph.D.: Atmospheric Transport of Radionuclides Chapter 4: Yasuo Onishi, Ph.D.: Surface Water Transport of Radionuclides Chapter 5: Richard B. Codell, Ph.D., and James O. Duguid, Ph.D.: Transport of Radionuclides in Groundwater Chapter 6: F. Ward Whicker, Ph.D., and Arthur S. Rood, M.S.: Terrestrial Food Chain Pathways: Concepts and Models Chapter 7: Steven M. Bartell, Ph.D., and Ying Feng, Ph.D.: Aquatic Food Chain Pathways: Concepts and Models Chapter 8: James R. Rocco; Elisabeth A. Stetar, CHP; Lesley Hay Wilson, Ph.D.: Site Conceptual Exposure Models Chapter 9: John W. Poston, Sr., Ph.D., and John R. Ford, Ph.D.: Internal Dosimetry Chapter 10: David. C. Kocher, Ph.D.: External Dosimetry Chapter 11: Thomas B. Kirchner, Ph.D.: Estimating and Applying Uncertainty in Assessment Models Chapter 12: Roger C. Clarke, Emeritus Member, ICRP: The Risks from Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Chapter 13: Owen J. Devine, Ph.D., and Paul L. Garbe, DVM: The Role of Epidemiology in Estimating Radiation Risk: Basic Methods and Applications Chapter 14: Helen A. Grogan, Ph.D.: Model Validation Chapter 15: David. C. Kocher, Ph.D.: Regulations for Radionuclides in the Environment

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<br>. ..the revised edition of the 1983 book is a welcome addition to the published literature. It is based on many years of experience by acknowledged experts in their fields and will serve as an excellent textbook for students of this discipline and as a reference book for practitioners.... universally valid and applicable. --Health Physics Society<br>

. ..the revised edition of the 1983 book is a welcome addition to the published literature. It is based on many years of experience by acknowledged experts in their fields and will serve as an excellent textbook for students of this discipline and as a reference book for practitioners.... universally valid and applicable. --Health Physics Society

Author Information

John E. Till is president and founder of Risk Assessment Corporation (RAC), based in Neeses. South Carolina. Helen A. Grogan is president of Cascade Scientific, Inc., based in Bend, Oregon.

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