| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1737926 | Journal of Environmental Radioactivity | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
DCC values calculated for a human-sized organism are compared with human dose conversion factors from ICRP Publication 119, demonstrating the consistency of the biota approach with that for humans. An example of application is provided for hypothetical nuclear power plant atmospheric discharges with associated exposures to birds and insects. In this example, the dose rates appear to be dominated by 133Xe and 88Kr, respectively. The biota considered would be protected from the effects of noble gas radiation from a population protection perspective.
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Authors
J. Vives i Batlle, S.R. Jones, D. Copplestone,