Estimate of the dose-increment due to outdoor exposure to gamma rays from uranium progeny deposited on the soil around a coal-fired power plant in Ajka Town, Hungary.

abstract：:The radiological consequences of using fly ash as a component of cement are discussed. Measurements of the activity concentrations of the fly ash and cement are reported together with measurements of emanation coefficients and exhalation rates. The radon-exhalation rate was found to be significantly lower in concrete ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Stranden E

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intestinal absorption of 99mTc given as pertechnetate (TcO4-) was studied in female goats and swine. In goats given TcO4- orally, only a small fraction of the given radioactivity was found in milk (x = 0.1% of dose) and urine (x = 1.2% of dose). These figures were not substantially changed by pre-treatment with I....

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Jones BE

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this statement, the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) presents its principles for protection against adverse health effects from exposure to non-ionizing radiation. These are based upon the principles for protection against ionizing radiation of the International Commission for ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors：

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large amounts of radioiodines were released into the atmosphere during the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on 26 April 1986. In order to investigate whether the thyroid cancers observed among children in Belarus could have been caused by radiation exposures from the Chernobyl accident, a team of Belarusi...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Gavrilin Y,Khrouch V,Shinkarev S,Drozdovitch V,Minenko V,Shemiakina E,Ulanovsky A,Bouville A,Anspaugh L,Voillequé P,Luckyanov N

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our analysis of data from the beagle project completed at the University of Utah has provided some comparisons that appear to be useful in testing the model proposed by Raabe of effective thresholds for induction of skeletal malignancy by bone-seeking radionuclides in beagles. Raabe's model predicted that cumulative s...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Lloyd RD,Taylor GN,Fisher DR,Schlenker RA,Miller SC

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results are presented from a statewide survey that measured annual 222Rn concentrations in over 2000 single-family, owner-occupied homes in New York state. The participants were selected by a random-digit-dialing telephone interview approach developed by Mitofsky-Waksberg which allows inferences to be made from the sa...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Perritt RL,Hartwell TD,Sheldon LS,Cox BG,Clayton CA,Jones SM,Smith ML,Rizzuto JE

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a long-term animal study, the combined and separate effects of Thorotrast (colloidal 232ThO2) and silica dust on the induction of lung tumors were investigated. Female Wistar rats were exposed for 29 d to aerosol concentrations of quartz of either 6 mg m-3, 30 mg m-3, or 0 mg m-3 (6 h d-1, 5 d wk-1). After inhalati...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Spiethoff A,Wesch H,Wegener K,Klimisch HJ

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uptake of 226Ra, 232Th, 230Th, and 228Th from water, sediment, and diet sources to bone and muscle of white suckers (Catostomus commersoni) was studied in sixteen lakes in the uranium-mining district of Ontario, Canada. Fish tissues did not increase linearly with environmental concentrations. The best relationship app...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Pyle GG,Clulow FV

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The processes of uranium extraction, purification, and manufacture involve the risk of chemical intoxication. Acute uranium poisoning elicits renal failure which in turn may lead to death. Great efforts have been put into the search for a protective agent for acute uranium poisoning. Several chelating agents such as E...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Ubios AM,Braun EM,Cabrini RL

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multifaceted radiochemical testing procedure has been developed to analyze a large number of liquid samples and measure a wide range of radionuclides in a short period of time. This method involves a single, unique and fast sample preparation procedure and allows sequential/concurrent determination of analytes with ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Parsa B,Henitz JB,Carter JA

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A filter air sampler has been developed for sampling radionuclide aerosol particles from the workplace environment. It provides easy filter changing, constant flow sampling, and a visual display to indicate proper operation. An experimental study was conducted to characterize the collection efficiency of the sampler a...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Parulian A,Rodgers JC,McFarland AR

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fallout 137Cs levels in soil were measured at 11 diverse sites throughout Montana. Concentrations in near-surface samples ranged from 20-200 mBq g-1 (0.51-5.41 pCi g-1). Most of the 137Cs was in the top 10 cm of soil. Deeper occurrences were attributed to disturbances by animals and to interstitial flow of small sedim...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Arnalds O,Cutshall NH,Nielsen GA

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was carried out to determine the level of potentially off-damaging infrared (IR) radiation in the iron and steel industry. Determinations of IR radiation were made in different positions in many types of processes. Forging was found to give the highest radiant exposure to the eyes, while workers in electros...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Lydahl E,Glansholm A,Levin M

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new 241Am lung monitoring system without shielding was devised by using an imaging plate system. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's realistic torso phantom containing a 241Am lung was covered by imaging plates sealed in lightproof bags. The imaging plate system displayed 241Am lung images characteristic of...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Hirota M,Kurihara O,Takada C,Takasaki K,Momose T,Deji S,Ito S,Saze T,Nishizawa K

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoor Rn concentrations and Rn in adjacent karst terrains were studied at four houses with crawlspaces in Huntsville, AL. In warm summertime weather, Rn-rich air may vent through limestone solution cavities exposed as holes at the surface of the properties. A probable interrelated-finding is that the indoor levels of...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Wilson DL,Gammage RB,Dudney CS,Saultz RJ

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rugged resin concentration method followed by gamma counting was developed for measuring 226Ra and 228Ra in drinking water. Using typical distribution system pressure, 310 kPa (45 psig), radium in a 20-L sample was concentrated 100-fold onto 200 mL of ion-exchange resin beads that were then sealed in a glass jar for...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Clifford DA,Higgins EA

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The key issues that have been raised at the meeting on Cosmic Radiation Doses to Air Crew and Astronauts are identified. The paper summarizes the radiation environment and radiation risks associated with exposures to both groups. Finally, the summary concludes that the risks do justify action. ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Clarke RH

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radon-222 concentrations in the air of 12 tourist caves in Slovenia, Yugoslavia were measured. In almost all the caves concentrations are higher than in the outdoor air, with the highest concentration in the Tabor Cave at about 6000 Bq m-3. From the 222Rn concentrations obtained, the activity of 222Rn inhaled by a vis...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Kobal I,Smodis B,Burger J,Skofljanec M

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health physicists are usually concerned with small amounts of radioactivity and strive to develop techniques to measure them; however, following a terrorist attack involving radioactive materials the converse might be the case, and exposed persons may be heavily contaminated. The Human Monitoring Laboratory (HML) has ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Kramer GH,Capello K,Hauck BM,Brown JT

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analysis of uranium in water samples can be very helpful for providing guidelines to the general public regarding necessary remedial measures. A fission-track technique has been applied for the estimation of the uranium concentration in drinking water collected from natural springs of Muzaffarabad and hilly areas ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Akram M,Khattak NU,Qureshi AA,Iqbal A,Tufail M,Qureshi IE

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a program of laboratory and field studies undertaken to assess the health impact of radioactive debris from the re-entry of the Soviety nuclear-powered satellite, Cosmos 954, on 24 January 1978. It was estimated that about one-quarter of the reactor core descended over Canada's Northwest Territori...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Tracy BL,Prantl FA,Quinn JM

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-order decay equations are often difficult to study without significant care taken with variables and assumptions. As parent and progeny activities evolve over time, the effects of uncertainties and approximations confound the quality and interpretation of results. Of particular concern is the situation when decay...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Wilson CA 4th,Hendrickson KR,Hamideh AM,Matthews KL 2nd,Wang WH

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ISABELLE is a high-intensity 400-GeV proton-storage ring under construction at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The radiation-protection problems encountered in its design are in many ways similar to those at high-energy fixed-target facilities: both the laboratory personnel nearby and the public several kilomete...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Gollon PJ,Casey WR

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper summarizes an environmental radionuclide baseline study undertaken for the Department of National Defence in Canada. The purpose of the project was to establish levels of radionuclides present in the environment around areas where nuclear propelled vessels may be berthed. Specifically, this report describes...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Waller EJ,Cole D

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radio frequency currents in the human body, induced by high-frequency and medium-frequency high-power broadcast antennas, were studied theoretically and experimentally. An analytical formula was derived to calculate the foot currents in a grounded semispheroidal model of the human body. The model agrees within 30% wit...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Jokela K,Puranen L,Gandhi OP

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was directed by Congress to assess the risk of thyroid cancer from 131I associated with fallout from the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons at the Nevada Test Site. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) was requested by DHHS to address Public Law 97-414, Section 7 (...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Wachholz BW

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (hprt) mutations has been determined in the peripheral T-lymphocytes of 18 workers at the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing installation with cumulative recorded radiation doses of about 500 mSv or more in comparison with a matched control group of 18 worke...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Cole J,Arlett CF,Green MH,Holdsworth D,Tawn EJ,Bridges BA

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thorium lung burdens have been measured in workers in the dry separation plants operated by the mineral sands industry in Western Australia. The data have been compared with historical employment records of the worker's exposure to thorium-bearing airborne dusts in order to assess the reliability of personal air sampl...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Terry KW,Hewson GS

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DOE facilities are required to conduct environmental surveillance to verify that facility operations are operated within the approved risk envelope and have not caused undue risk to the public and the environment. Given a reduced budget, a strategy for analyzing environmental surveillance data was developed to set pri...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Shyr LJ,Herrera H,Haaker R

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been concern that living near nuclear installations might increase the risk of cancer, including childhood leukemia, in surrounding communities. Such concern has been voiced by residents in Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties in Western Pennsylvania in conjunction with the operation of two former nuclear mat...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Boice JD Jr,Bigbee WL,Mumma MT,Blot WJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00