Workshop on environmental effects of chronic low level radioactive contamination
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Aim By bringing together scientists involved in environmental and/or laboratory studies of radiation effects, allied ecological fields and radiation protection specialists we hope to: - discuss field based studies of effects of radiation at low chronic dose rates
- investigate the available radiation effects data for low dose rates and consider how these can be incorporated into improved radiation protection systems;
- discuss current methods for deriving numerical dose rate benchmarks for application in environmental assessments;
- consider uncertainties in dose estimation including measurements in the field
- start to understand the basis behind some of the contrasting results and interpretations on the effects of radiation in the environment;
- agree future research priorities and mechanisms whereby data can be shared.
- gain a greater understanding of the impacts of radiation on wildlife
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Agenda
Monday 4th February 2013
Presentations on Field based studies on radiation effects
Chernobyl
- Internal and external doses and the effects of low-dose radiation. - Timothy A. Mousseau
- Biological effects of chronic exposure to radionuclides in plant populations (Chernobyl + Komi. S. Urals) - Stanislav Geraskin
Fukushima
- Radioactive contamination of nest materials due to the Fukushima nuclear accident in passerine birds - Shin Matsui
- Fukushima-derived radionuclide exposure and effects on birds and frogs - Christelle Adam-Guillermin
- From molecules to men: Effects of low-dose radiation at Chernobyl and Fukushima. - A Møller
Others (Mayak., field irradiation)
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Tuesday 5th February 2013
- Radiobiological evidences for effects of chronic low doses on wildlife, with a particular focus on field data – Almudena Real
- Application of screening values – Jacqueline Garnier Laplace
- Uncertainties in measurement of radiation doses to biota in the field – Jordi Vives i Batlle
- Comparison between data from lab and field - Dave Spurgeon
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Presentations were followed by breakout groups to discuss key uncertainties and what are the key research priorities. (Chairs : Paul Whitehouse – EA & Claus Svendsen – CEH)
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Reporting on breakout sessions and general discussion
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