Environmental Monitoring for Radioactive Material Course
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Introduction
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| May 12-16, 2008 |
Monitoring or surveillance programs for environmental radioactivity have been, or are being, established at many facilities. It is essential for these programs to ensure that the appropriate types of samples are collected, that the appropriate measurements are made, that the correct sampling and measurement techniques are employed, and that the best locations for these samples and measurements are selected. To help meet the need for trained personnel in this area, ORAU conducts this 40-hour training course—Environmental Monitoring for Radioactivity.
Description
This one-week, laboratory-oriented course introduces participants to the basic theories and mechanics of environmental monitoring for radioactivity. Approximately 50% of the time is spent collecting and analyzing samples; the remaining time will be devoted to lectures.
Lecture and laboratory topics include:
- Air Monitoring
- Soil Sampling (Surface and Subsurface)
- Sediment Sampling
- Water Sampling
- Regulatory Requirements
- Vegetation and Food Sampling
- Borehole Logging
- Direct Gamma Measurements
Who Should Attend
This course is for individuals who are designing or implementing environmental monitoring programs yet whose practical and/or theoretical experience in this area is limited.
Recent Course Participants
Recent course attendees include personnel from nuclear utilities, state radiological control programs, military facilities, and national laboratories.
Cost
A tuition of $1,795 includes the full cost of training, books, and instructional materials.
