This book appraises the current understanding of nuclear power plant accidents and the challenges posed to emergency planners. The contributors address the crucial need for real-time monitoring of both the development of the accident and the dispersion of radiation into the atmosphere. Drawing together major implications of research and recent experience, the contributors propose strategies for more effective future planning. The book focuses specifically on the lessons of Chernobyl and recent developments in emergency ...
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This book appraises the current understanding of nuclear power plant accidents and the challenges posed to emergency planners. The contributors address the crucial need for real-time monitoring of both the development of the accident and the dispersion of radiation into the atmosphere. Drawing together major implications of research and recent experience, the contributors propose strategies for more effective future planning. The book focuses specifically on the lessons of Chernobyl and recent developments in emergency planning in Europe.
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