Radiological scanning, examination and evaluation of radioactively contaminated mining sites (contaminated site cadastre)

The general objective of the project carried out from 1995 through to 1997 was to establish information on the radiological situation at abandoned mining sites. Standardised measuring programmes were used to the extent possible, for measuring the levels of radioactive contamination at mining sites and suspected sites, the geographical surfaces affected as well as the environmental effects. Specific target aspects were examined by specific programmes also including areas beyond suspected sites. After evaluation of the measured and derived results, the resulting database and the final project report were to comprehensively describe the level of radioactive contamination due to mining activities, and present an analysis of the radiological situation, indicating those sites needing further specific measuring and evaluation to yield the information required for decisions about radiological rehabilitation and intended future use such sites. (orig./CB)