Uncertainties in probabilistic nuclear accident consequence analysis

• Published in: Journal of radiological protection Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 239 - 242
• Main Author: Little, M P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England IOP Publishing 01.12.1998
• Subjects: Animals; Atmosphere; Computer Simulation; Food Chain; Humans; Models, Statistical; Probability; Radiation Injuries; Radioactive Fallout; Radioactive Hazard Release; Risk Assessment; Safety Management

National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0RQ, UK For all nuclear installations there is a small probability of an accident occurring which could lead to a release of radionuclides into the environment, despite the design intent to build the nuclear plant in such a way as to...