Published 1978 | Version v1
Report Metadata-only

US perspective of transporting radioactive materials by sea

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC

Description

The reason for the US interest in transportation of radioactive materials by sea is discussed. The national and international institutional considerations related to this subject are covered. Some economic aspects in transporting these materials, particularly spent fuels, by sea are also presented

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Packaging and transportation of radioactive materials
Journal Page Range
p. 163-169.
Report number
CONF-780506--(Vol.1)

Conference

Title
5. symposium on packaging and transportation of radioactive materials.
Dates
7 - 12 May 1978.
Place
Las Vegas, NV, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
11559199
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
CASKS; ECONOMICS; ENERGY CONSUMPTION; FORECASTING; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; MARITIME TRANSPORT; SOCIOLOGY; SPENT FUELS; TABLES; THEORETICAL DATA; USA
Descriptors DEC
CONTAINERS; DATA; DATA FORMS; ENERGY SOURCES; FUELS; INFORMATION; NORTH AMERICA; NUCLEAR FUELS; NUMERICAL DATA; REACTOR MATERIALS; TRANSPORT