Published January 2015 | Version v1
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Radiation dose map at the peruvian Antarctic Station

Creators

  • 1. Instituto Peruano de Energia Nuclear, Lima (Peru)

Description

During January 2015, gamma-absorbed dose rates of natural radionuclides above ground were calculated throughout different areas of the Peruvian Antarctic Station 'Machu Picchu'. The median outdoor gamma dose rate in air was determined as 43 ± 5 nGy/h. Using the data obtained in this study the median annual dose was found to be about 376 ± 44 μGy. These dose values are far below the doses reported in Peruvian territory due to the geographical location of the station. (author)

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URL
http://revistas.ipen.gob.pe/index.php/ruta/article/view/11;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Informe Cientifico Tecnologico (Online)
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
1
Series
10 refs., 1 tab, 4 figs.
Journal Page Range
p. 22-25
ISSN
2225-2029

INIS

Country of Publication
Peru
Country of Input or Organization
Peru
INIS RN
48076426
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
ANTARCTIC REGIONS; NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIATION DOSE RATE RANGES; RADIOACTIVITY
Descriptors DEC
CRYOSPHERE; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; POLAR REGIONS; RADIOACTIVITY