| The accidental sinking of the nuclear submarine, the Kursk: monitoring of radioactivity and the preliminary assessment of the potential impact of radioactive releases. | |
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PMID: 12146829 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Measurements of samples taken from the close vicinity of the Kursk during two expeditions to the site in August and October 2000, indicate that no leakage of radionuclides from the reactors has been observed. Only background levels in the range 0.0-0.1 microSv/h have been measured by use of the remote operating vehicle (ROV) or by the divers working on and inside the submarine. Preliminary model calculations based on two different scenarios, representing short- and long-term releases of 100% of the reactors radionuclide inventory, show that the impact on man and the environment from the Kursk should not be deemed very serious. The conservative estimates indicate a maximum 137Cs activity concentration in fish in the order of about 80-100 Bq/kg and a total collective dose of 97 manSv. |
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Authors:
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I Amundsen; M Iosjpe; O Reistad; B Lind; K Gussgaard; P Strand; S Borghuis; M Sickel; M Dowdall |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Marine pollution bulletin Volume: 44 ISSN: 0025-326X ISO Abbreviation: Mar. Pollut. Bull. Publication Date: 2002 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-07-30 Completed Date: 2003-01-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0260231 Medline TA: Mar Pollut Bull Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 459-68 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, Oesteraas. ingar.amundsen@nrpa.no |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Accidents Cesium Radioisotopes / analysis Environmental Monitoring Nuclear Reactors* Radioisotopes / analysis Risk Assessment Ships* Water Pollutants, Radioactive / analysis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Cesium Radioisotopes; 0/Radioisotopes; 0/Water Pollutants, Radioactive |
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