Screening of potential sites for undeclared nuclear facilities in environmental monitoring for nuclear proliferation

June 1, 2001

Journal Article

Screening of potential sites for undeclared nuclear facilities in environmental monitoring for nuclear proliferation

Abstract

The sensitivity of environmental sampling and analysis for the estimated atmospheric concentrations of radionuclides in effluents from clandestine nuclear facilities may require many sampling sites and exorbitant costs to monitor such large areas. The screening methodology and techniques are described and examples given.

Revised: September 15, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2001

Citation

Swindle D.W., R.L. Pearson, N.A. Wogman, P.W. Krey, and P.W. Krey. 2001. Screening of potential sites for undeclared nuclear facilities in environmental monitoring for nuclear proliferation. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 248, no. 3:599-604. PNNL-SA-35891.