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Radiological Protection Criteria for Solid Waste Disposal: Historical Developments and New Ideas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

J R Cooper ,
S F Mobbs  and
I Barraclough
J R Cooper
Affiliation:
National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, UK, OX11 ORQ
S F Mobbs
Affiliation:
National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, UK, OX11 ORQ
I Barraclough
Affiliation:
National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, UK, OX11 ORQ
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Abstract

The historical development of international advice on radiological protection criteria for solid waste disposal is described, and problems associated with the interpretation of existing criteria are discussed. These problems arise largely because of the long timescales over which radionuclides may be released from solid waste repositories. In an attempt to aid in the interpretation of existing international advice, the UK National Radiological Protection Board is issuing new guidance on radiological protection criteria for solid waste disposal and its application. Aspects of this new guidance are described.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 257: Symposium – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XV , 1991 , 25
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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