Geiger Readings for Dec 01, 2017
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 126 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 78 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 84 nanosieverts per hour
Nuclear Reactors 529 - New Study Suggests That Evacuation May Not Be Beneficial For Major Nuclear Accidents
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has a set of rules for where people should be evacuated in case of a nuclear accident in which radioactive materials are released. While the exact plan for emergency procedures is tailored to each site depending on geography, wind, and other conditions, there are general rules for considering evacuation.
Geiger Readings for Nov 30, 2017
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 99 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 155 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 157 nanosieverts per hour
Nuclear Reactors 528 - Jordan Is Considering The Construction Of Small Modular Reactors
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are a new generation of nuclear power reactors which generate three hundred megawatts or less. They are being sold as a cheaper and safer alternative to the current big power reactors. They will be build in factories and transported to the site where they will generate energy. The advantage of factory production is supposed to be quality control.
Geiger Readings for Nov 29, 2017
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 96 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 190 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 186 nanosieverts per hour
Scientists Working On Applying Nuclear Technology To Forensics
Most of my blog posts are about nuclear reactors, nuclear waste and nuclear weapons. However, radioisotopes are used for a wide range of medical and industrial purposes. Today, I am going to blog about the use of radioisotopes for forensic analysis.