Published 2016 | Version v1
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Role of the IAEA's ALMERA network in harmonization of analytical procedures applicable worldwide for radiological emergencies

Creators

  • 1. International Atomic Energy Agency, Environment Laboratories, Seiberdorf (International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA))
  • 2. International Atomic Energy Agency, Environment Laboratories (Monaco)

Description

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) coordinates and provides analytical support to the worldwide network of Analytical Laboratories for the Measurement of Environmental Radioactivity (ALMERA), consisting at the end of 2015 of 154 laboratories in 85 countries. This network, established by the IAEA in 1995, has for aim to provide timely and reliable measurement results of environmental radioactivity in routine monitoring and emergency situations. The IAEA supports the ALMERA laboratories in their routine and emergency response environmental monitoring activities by organizing proficiency tests and inter-laboratory comparison exercises, developing validated analytical procedures for environmental radioactivity measurement, and organizing training courses and workshops. The network also acts as a forum for sharing knowledge and expertise. The aim of this paper is to describe the current status of ALMERA analytical method development activities for radiological emergencies and the plans for further development in the field

Part of:
Proceedings of the international conference on radiological safety in workplace, nuclear facilities and environment: book of abstracts

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Indian Association for Radiation Protection
Imprint Place
Mumbai (India)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the international conference on radiological safety in workplace, nuclear facilities and environment: book of abstracts
Imprint Pagination
287 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 15

Conference

Title
32. international conference on radiological safety in workplace, nuclear facilities and environment
Acronym
IARPIC-2016
Dates
22-25 Feb 2016
Place
Kalpakkam (India)

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
47088343
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
EMERGENCY PLANS; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; PLUTONIUM 239; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIUM 226; RADIUM 228
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDE NUCLEI; ALKALINE EARTH ISOTOPES; ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; CARBON 14 DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; EVEN-ODD NUCLEI; HEAVY ION DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; HEAVY NUCLEI; INTERNAL CONVERSION RADIOISOTOPES; ISOTOPES; MONITORING; NUCLEI; PLUTONIUM ISOTOPES; RADIOISOTOPES; RADIUM ISOTOPES; SPONTANEOUS FISSION RADIOISOTOPES; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES

Optional Information

Notes
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