Provides a history of emergency planning with respect to nuclear power plant accidents from the 1950's to the 2000's. Gives an overview of essential concepts that a working emergency planner should know. Includes a brief overview of the health physics and plant engineering applicable to emergency planning. Each chapter covers topics unique to radiological planning that make it distinct from natural disaster planning. The book is not intended as a guide to meeting regulatory requirements but provides some understanding of ...
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Provides a history of emergency planning with respect to nuclear power plant accidents from the 1950's to the 2000's. Gives an overview of essential concepts that a working emergency planner should know. Includes a brief overview of the health physics and plant engineering applicable to emergency planning. Each chapter covers topics unique to radiological planning that make it distinct from natural disaster planning. The book is not intended as a guide to meeting regulatory requirements but provides some understanding of what the requirements are, along with the options that are available, common industry practices, and best practices.
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