TENR - Technologically Enhanced Natural Radiation

Anselmo Salles Paschoa (Author), F. Steinhausler (Author)

9780081014479, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 19 August 2016

244 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.33 kg

This book on TENR discusses the basic Physics and Chemistry principles of natural radiation. The current knowledge of the biological effects of natural radiation is summarized. A wide variety of topics, from cosmic radiation to atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic radiation is addressed, including radon, thoron, and depleted uranium. Issues like terrorism and geochronology using natural radiation are also examined.

1. Introduction
2. Depleted Uranium (DU) as TENR
3. Terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic natural radioactivity
4. Cosmic radiation, including its effects on airline crew, frequent flyers, and space travel
5. Metrology and modelling
6. Legal aspects of natural radiation
7. Terrorism and natural radiation
8. Overview
9. References

Subject Areas: Nuclear issues [RNQ], Nuclear physics [PHN], Public health & preventive medicine [MBN], Health & safety issues [KNXC]