Biological Effects of UV Radiation from Radioisotopes
Research paper on emission of UV radiation from radioisotopes discovered recently by the author. Its biological effects, when administered in to the body as radiopharmaceutical was dealt with in this paper presented in 1999 at JNU, New Delhi.
http://members.rediff.com/raomap123/bioeffectsofuvfromradioisotopes/uvdosimetry.htmDOE Openness: Human Radiation Experiments
The Office of Human Radiation Experiments, established in March 1994, leads the Department of Energy's efforts to tell the agency's Cold War story of radiation research using human subjects. Identifies and catalogs relevant historical docume
http://tis.eh.doe.gov/ohre/
Eneabba Walkabout
Problems with the technological enhancement of natural radioactivity and about 1,000 'radiation-related' links to about 170 countries
http://www.eneabba.net/
Health Effects of Ionizing Radiation
A comprehensive report from the Canadian Environmental Advisory Council on the biological effects of radiation. Genetic damage, latency of cancer, units of exposure, biological effectiveness of radiation.
http://www.ccnr.org/ceac_B.html
Health Physics
Journal of the Health Physics Society. Provides abstracts and information about online subscription, services and author submission materials.
http://www.health-physics.com/
How Stuff Works: Nuclear Radiation
Tutorial on ionizing radiation and how it affects all living organisms.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear.htm
IonActive Consulting
Provides a radiological (health physics) service to small users of ionizing radiation (mainly in the UK). Description of services.
http://www.ionactive.co.uk/
Ionising radiation and health risk analysis
Simple to understand and user-friendly introduction to basic radiation concepts and health risk assessments.
http://www.abelard.org/briefings/ionising-radiation.asp
Ionizing Radiation Risks
Estimates of exposure to low-level ionizing radiation and related topics by Wolfgang Kohnlein.
http://www.foe.arc.net.au/kohnlein/kohnlein.html
Ionizing Radiation Standards, Canadian Institute for National Measurement Standards
Conducts research and development on measurement of ionizing radiation and provides services such as calibrations, consultat
http://www.cisti.nrc.ca/inms/irs/irsei.html
Louisville Background Radiation Monitor
An online geiger counter and statistics package providing background radiation data in Louisville, KY.
http://www.louisvilleradiation.net
Low-dose Radiation Effects
Canadian Radiobiologist, Dr. Ron Mitchel, describes the latest scientific research showing how low doses of radiation can prevent cancer and birth defects.
http://www.magma.ca/~mitchel
Medical Health Physics Section
Medical Health Physics Section of the HPS. Information resources for medical health physicists.
http://hps.org/mhps/documents.htm
Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM)
U.S. multi-agency (EPA, NRC, DOE) consensus document that provides information on planning, conducting, evaluating, and documenting environmental radiological surveys of surface soil and building surfaces for demonstrating compliance with reg
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/marssim/
National Radiological Protection Board
Explains the role of the NRPB, a UK statutory body providing research and advice on protecting people from radiation hazards. Includes glossary of terms, information on several radiological topics, publications and services, training and customer sup
http://www.nrpb.org/
New Jersey State Radiation Protection Programs
Information on state radiological regulatory programs, radiation safety in medicine and the environment. Nuclear reactor safety in New Jersey and related topics.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/rpp/index.htm
NEWNET: Neighborhood Environmental Watch Network
Access radiological and meteorological data from monitoring sites in New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, and Mississippi.
http://newnet.lanl.gov/
Nick's World Collection of Radiation Links
Large collection of 'radiation-related' links (not all of them very radiation-related) from all over, organized by country. Also a technical paper on technological enhancement of natural radioactivity (TENORM).
http://www.eneabba.net/radlinks/index.html
NIOSH Occupational Energy Research Program
Research program on risks of occupational exposure to ionizing radiation.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/oeindex.html
NukeWorker.com
Discussion, study materials, and employment information for workers in the nuclear power industry, primarily geared towards Health Physics Technician / Radiological Control Technicians (RCT).
http://www.nukeworker.com
Radiation and Health Physics
Information and links from the University of Michigan health physics students.
http://www.umich.edu/~radinfo/
Radiation and Life
Short introduction to the subject.
http://www.uic.com.au/ral.htm
Radiation Effects Research Foundation
Private, nonprofit Japanese foundation, supported by the U.S. and Japan governments, that conducts research and studies on the effects of radiation exposure on humans with a view toward contributing to the maintenanc
http://www.rerf.or.jp/
Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site
REAC/TS is part of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Trains, consults, or assists in response to all types of radiation accidents or incidents. Provides guidance, resources and links.
http://www.orau.gov/reacts/
Radiation Information Network
Idaho State University site provides information on radiation and its effects and the professions of Radiation Protection.
http://www.physics.isu.edu/radinf/index.html
Radiation Injury
Overview and fact sheet from the Merck Manual Home Edition.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/sec24/279.htm
Radiation Safety Information Computational Center
The Radiation Safety Information Computational Center (RSICC) is a Specialized Information Analysis Center (SIAC) authorized to collect, analyze, maintain, and distribute computer software and data sets in the areas of radiation transport and saf
http://www-rsicc.ornl.gov/
Radiation Safety Resources
Resources in health physics and radiation safety. Focus on radiation cleanup standards and risk of low level radiation.
http://www.philrutherford.com/radiationsafety.html
Radioactivity in Norway's Marine Environment
Norwegian Ministry of Environment information on technetium in coastal waters and biota. [PDF]
http://www.nrpa.no/dokumentarkiv/StralevernRapport06_2002.pdf
Radnet
Information about past releases and dispersion of radionuclides in the biosphere.
http://www.davistownmuseum.org/cbm/
Technologically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM)
Extensive source of information on natural radioactivity in the environment, as well as on issues related to NORM waste materials.
http://www.tenorm.com/
U.S. EPA Radiation Protection Division
Information and educational materials. About radiological topics in general, plus EPA's activities in protecting the public and the environment from exposure, cleaning up radioactively contaminated sites, and participating in radiological emerg
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/
U.S. NRC Radiation Protection
Nuclear Regulatory Commission information on health physics topics, dose standards and emergency response.
http://www.nrc.gov/what-we-do/radiation/about-radiation.html
U.S. Solar Radiation Resource Maps
Features maps which show general trends in the amount of solar radiation received in the United States and its territories. Viewable by data type, by month, or by instrument orientation.
http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/old_data/nsrdb/redbook/atlas/Table.html
University of Illinois Radiation Safety
Provides resources, training information, faqs and online safety manual.
http://www.ehs.uiuc.edu/rss/index.htm
Useful Radiation Safety Sites and References
Directory of websites with information on radiation safety, (both ionizing and non-ionising); advice on radiation protection; and links to UK legislation.
http://www.radiation.org.uk/
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