Volume traps--a new retrospective radon monitor.

abstract：:The calculation of radiation dose estimates to the fetus is often important in nuclear medicine. To obtain the best estimates of radiation dose to the fetus, the best biological and physical models should be employed. In this paper the most recent data available on the placental crossover of many radiopharmaceuticals ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Russell JR,Stabin MG,Sparks RB

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The materials cycle for (137)Cs, a low-level radioactive material of interest from a security perspective (as a possible source for "dirty bombs") as well as for its extensive industrial and medical uses, has been characterized for the United States for the year 2000. The focus is on products utilizing the isotope rat...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Okumura T,Graedel TE

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioactive particulate release experiment to produce a near-field ground deposition representative of small-scale venting from an underground nuclear test was conducted to gather data in support of treaty capability development activities. For this experiment, a CO2-driven "air cannon" was used to inject (140)La, a...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Keillor ME,Arrigo LM,Baciak JE,Chipman V,Detwiler RS,Emer DF,Kernan WJ,Kirkham RR,MacDougall MR,Milbrath BD,Rishel JP,Seifert A,Seifert CE,Smart JE

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assumptions supporting a chronic aqueous release methodology are inappropriate for estimating dose from accidental discharges. A method of modeling acute or accidental releases is being developed for predicting maximum individual dose. Standardization of consumption rates and usage factors for acute aqueous releases i...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Hamby DM

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：:Treatment of diseases with x rays began within months of Roentgen's discovery, and within four years x rays were being used successfully for the treatment of skin cancers. Deep-seated cancers began to be treated successfully in the 1920's with the advent of "deep" x-ray units and, especially, once supervoltage therapy...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Orton CG

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the present level of plutonium in human tissues of people in the F.R.G., due solely to fallout from weapons testing, 30 sets of tissues and bones from Munich residents were obtained at autopsy. Each set of tissues consisted of the entire lung, the entire liver, 300 g vertebrae, 300 g ribs and the lymph no...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Bunzl K,Kracke W

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While much of the language used to express the concepts of radiation protection works effectively, there are many ill-chosen names and phrases and much jargon that permeate our professional speech and writing. From the oxymoron "internal exposure" to the "snarl word" "decay," there is much room for improvement. This e...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Strom DJ,Watson CR

更新日期：2002-03-01 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：:A comparison of the risk coefficients for 239Pu- or 226Ra-induced bone cancer in two canine breeds, one with a relatively low (beagle) and the other with a very high (St. Bernard) natural incidence, indicated only slightly higher risk in the giant breed. The differences in risk for skeletal malignancy in 239Pu and 226...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Taylor GN,Lloyd RD,Mays CW,Miller SC,Jee WS,Mori S,Shabestari L,Li XJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dose reconstruction was carried out on a case in which a worker was exposed to soft x rays using time motion studies, an ionization chamber for low energy photon measurements, and CdZnTe (CZT) spectrometry. The worker estimated his dose to be over 600 mSv. However, the doses to the skin and testes were evaluated to ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Suzuki T,Matsumoto M,Kim E,Yajima K,Akashi M,Fujimoto K

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The broad based mission statements of public institutions whose charters are to educate the public is analyzed so that common threads pertinent to homeland security action items can be correlated with the public education scope. The intent of the coordination is to ensure that the prevention component in addition to t...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： McCarthy ME

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：: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：:Recently, data on exposures of humans as well as animals to fission products in plumes emitted by underground Soviet tests have been declassified by the Khazakhstan government and published in English. Similar human intakes of gross fission product mixtures that caused acute prodromal symptoms have not been previously...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Brodsky A,Reeves G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A foodstuff survey was performed around the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina. It included a census of buildings and fields within 5 km of the boundary and determination of the locations and amounts of crops grown within 80 km of the Savannah River Site center. Recent information for this region was collected...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Twining S,Strydom J,Rosson R,Koffman L,Fledderman P,Kahn B

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute and chronic effects of radiation on children have been and will continue to be of great social, public health, scientific, and clinical importance. The focus of interest on ionizing radiation and children has been clear for over half a century and ranges from the effects of fallout from nuclear weapons testi...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Mettler FA Jr,Constine LS,Nosske D,Shore RE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Mayak Production Association (MPA) worker registry has shown evidence of plutonium-induced health effects. Workers were potentially exposed to plutonium nitrate [(239)Pu(NO(3))(4)] and plutonium dioxide ((239)PuO(2)). Studies of plutonium-induced health effects in animal models can complement human studies by prov...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Wilson DA,Mohr LC,Frey GD,Lackland D,Hoel DG

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The "radon emanation" method of analysis for Rn and Ra in natural waters has been used by scientists for more than 30 years. We have examined the use of a new plastic bottle design as a viable option and improvement to traditional glass designs. The advantages of the new design over that used previously in our laborat...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Stringer CE,Burnett WC

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine elementary schools in Maine were examined to track the release of 222Rn and to determine the transfer coefficient from water into air. Water-use simulations were performed by running sinks and sprayers for 1 h in a kitchen. The 222Rn in air was measured over 24 h throughout the school. The subsequent release of 2...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Guiseppe VE,Gould TJ,Hess CT

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1952 and 1992, more than 200 large radiobiology studies were conducted in research institutes throughout Europe, North America, and Japan to determine the effects of external irradiation and internal emitters on the lifespan and tissue toxicity development in animals. At Argonne National Laboratory, 22 externa...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Haley B,Wang Q,Wanzer B,Vogt S,Finney L,Yang PL,Paunesku T,Woloschak G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the steps that has been taken to expedite the radiation dose reconstruction process is the development of "site profiles." These reports, one of which has been prepared for each of the major U.S. Department of Energy nuclear sites, include detailed assessments of the dose rates at a given site due to on-site ex...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Rollins EM

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As in the past, the principle role of the scientist in the courtroom is to assist attorneys, judges, and jurors in understanding the complex scientific and technical issues before them. In the last decade, however, changes in the law and the increasing technical complexity of many disputes have introduced new factors ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Auxier JA,Prichard HM

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The real-time radiation monitoring system (RMS) in the Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (SRRC) has been upgraded significantly during the past years. The new framework of the RMS is built on the popular network technology, including Ethernet hardware connections and Web-based software interfaces. It features virt...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Sheu RJ,Wang JP,Chen CR,Liu J,Chang FD,Jiang SH

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer death rates from the Beaumont-Hague "canton," where a nuclear facility is located, were compared with those for the Manche "département." No significant increase was found in cancer deaths during 1970-1982 for leukemias and in 1975-1982 for all other types of malignant tumors. ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Dousset M

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP) directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to maintain a viable, timely, and fully documented response option capable of supporting the responsible Lead Federal Agency in the event of a radiological emergency impacting any state or United States territory (e.g., CON...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Tighe RJ,Riland CA,Hopkins RC

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Western Canada, there are many plants that process natural gas to remove impurities (CO2, H2S, H2O) and recover natural gas liquids (propane, butane, etc.). Trace quantities of 222Rn present in the inlet stream are concentrated in streams rich with propane. Potential hazards to plant operators include direct inhala...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Drummond I,Boucher P,Bradford B,Evans H,McLean J,Reczek E,Thunem H

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a nuclear attack it may be necessary for emergency workers, such as firemen, utility workers and medical personnel, to perform urgent tasks in areas highly contaminated by radioactive fallout. To assist the control of radiation exposure of these workers, it will be useful to provide means to forecast radiation e...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Haaland CM

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis and evaluation of 241Am in the whole body of a donor to the U.S. Transuranium Registry (USTR) is presented in five parts. The USTR donor's pertinent medical history, autopsy findings and antemortem evaluations of intake and systemic burden are described in Parts I and II. The donor was a 49-yr-old male Cau...

journal_title：Health physics

authors：

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internationally, the upper limit of acceptable individualized risk from occupational exposure for nuclear industry workers is determined by the death probability 10(-3) y(-1). The same risk value of 10(-3) y(-1) is established by the radiation safety standards currently in force in Russia. The United Nations Scientifi...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Ivanov VK,Tsyb AF,Panfilov AP,Agapov AM,Kaidalov OV,Korelo AM,Maksioutov A,Chekin SY,Kashcheyeva PV

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00