Radiological survey of the area surrounding the Haddam Neck Plant, Haddam Neck, Connecticut

Technical Report · Fri May 11 00:00:00 EDT 1973

OSTI ID:5268359

The Aerial Radiological Measuring System (ARMS) was used to survey the area surrounding the Haddam Neck nuclear power plant (Connecticut Yankee Reactor) during August 1969. The survey measured terrestrial gamma radiation. A high-sensitivity detection system collected gamma-ray spectral and gross-count data. The data were then computer-processed into a map of a 900-square-mile area showing isoexposure contours three feet above the ground. Exposure rates and isotopes identified are consistent with normal terrestrial background radiation. 3 refs., 4 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: EG and G, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-76NV01183
• OSTI ID: 5268359
• Report Number(s): EGG-1183-1594; ON: DE91018206
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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