Published April 2009 | Version v1
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Selecting terrestrial reference organisms for assessment of radiation impact on non-human species in the area near a nuclear installation

Creators

  • 1. China Institute for Radiation Protection, Taiyuan (China)

Description

This paper introduces the purpose and criteria of developing a systematic reference organisms in assessing radiation impact on non-human species, selects different terrestrial reference organisms according to the ecological characteristics of the area near a nuclear installation in northeastern China. In order to offer data for estimating radiation dose of non-human species, a set of values is provided to describe the biological characteristics of exposed individuals. Finally, suggestions are made in the field of protecting non-human species. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection Bulletin
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 17-21
ISSN
1004-6356

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
50042208
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
CHINA; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; HUMAN POPULATIONS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
ASIA; DOSES; POPULATIONS

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Notes
1 fig., 5 tabs., 13 refs.