An aerial radiological survey of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant and surrounding area, North Perry, Ohio: Date of survey: April 1987

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5608788

Fritzsche, A E

An aerial radiological survey was conducted over the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, North Perry, Ohio. The purpose of the 234-square-kilometer (91-square-mile) survey was to document the terrestrial gamma environment of the plant and surrounding area. An exposure rate contour map at 1 meter above ground level was constructed from the gamma data and overlaid on an aerial photograph and map of the area. Exposure rates increased from 0 microroentgens per hour (..mu..R/h) over Lake Erie to 9 ..mu..R/h as the distance from Lake Erie increased. Only one anomalous area appears on the map, which is due to an excess of Bi-214 in a landfill area. 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. 6 refs., 6 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: EG and G, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (USA). Remote Sensing Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-83NV10282
• OSTI ID: 5608788
• Report Number(s): EGG-10282-1137; ON: DE88004343
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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