An aerial radiological survey of the Braidwood Generating Station and surrounding area, Braidwood, Illinois, August 1988
An aerial radiological survey was conducted over the Braidwood Generating Station, Braidwood, Illinois, during the period 5 August through 16 August 1988. The purpose of the 259-square-kilometer (100-square-mile) survey was to document the terrestrial gamma environment of the plant and surrounding area. An exposure rate contour map extrapolated to 1 meter above ground level (AGL) was constructed from the gamma data and overlaid on an aerial photograph and map of the area. Terrestrial-only exposure rates varied from 0 to 8 microroentgens per hour ({mu}R/h). The highest exposure rates were recorded over strip-mined areas. Lower-than-average exposures rates were measured over bodies of water and large paved areas. No areas of enhanced exposure rates due to man-made radionuclides were observed. Ground-based exposure rate measurements and soil samples were obtained to support the aerial data. Oblique aerial photographs of the plant were also acquired during the survey. 9 refs., 5 figs., 1 tab.
- Research Organization:
- EG and G, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (USA). Remote Sensing Lab.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC08-88NV10617
- OSTI ID:
- 5444483
- Report Number(s):
- EGG-10617-1010; ON: DE90003308
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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