Publication Date:
1983-01-01
Description:
The Harwell Low Level measurements Laboratory has been measuring a variety of natural materials from locations close to United Kingdom nuclear installations since 1977. The measurements are made first, to establish the past effects of releases to the atmosphere of 14C as observed from individual tree rings and second, to establish dispersion contours averaged over extended periods. The main study area has been in Cumbria, around the BNFL nuclear installation at Sellafield. 14C, which can be measured to good precision even at values close to the normal natural levels, provides a powerful technique for the provision of practical experimental values much wanted for theoretical dispersion models.
Print ISSN:
0033-8222
Electronic ISSN:
1945-5755
Topics:
Archaeology
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Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Geosciences