An analysis of evacuation options for nuclear accidents
Description:
In this report we consider the threat posed by the accidental release of radionuclides from a nuclear power plant. The objective is to establish relationships between radiation dose and the cost of evacuation under a wide variety of conditions. The dose can almost always be reduced by evacuating the population from a larger area. However, extending the evacuation zone outward will cause evacuation costs to increase. The purpose of this analysis was to provide the Environmental Protection Agency…
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Date:
November 1, 1987
Creator:
Tawil, J. J.; Strenge, D. L. & Schultz, R. W.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department