Monitoring of the radioactivity in the marine environment: a White Paper - Part I

Radioactivity in the marine environment, although present since the Earth’s formation, is comparatively understudied in contrast to aerial and terrestrial environments. A thorough examination of the radioactivity levels in aquatic environments can establish a robust foundation for comprehending vari...

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Published inNuclear energy and technology Vol. 10; no. 3; pp. 179 - 187
Main Authors Lagaki, Varvara, Siltzovalis, Georgios, Madesis, Ioannis, Vasileiou, Polytimos, Mertzimekis, Theo J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sofia Pensoft Publishers 27.08.2024
National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI)
Subjects
Aquatic environment
Atoms & subatomic particles
Chemical elements
Climate change
Cosmic rays
Earth
Ecosystems
Environmental impact
Marine ecosystems
Marine environment
Marine technology
Monitoring
Neutrons
Nuclear accidents & safety
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power plants
Ocean bottom
Ocean floor
Oceans
Radiation
Radioactivity
Terrestrial environments
Water circulation
Water column
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Summary:Radioactivity in the marine environment, although present since the Earth’s formation, is comparatively understudied in contrast to aerial and terrestrial environments. A thorough examination of the radioactivity levels in aquatic environments can establish a robust foundation for comprehending various geochemical processes and phenomena within the water column and near the seabed, and as a result estimate the impact of radioactivity on local ecosystems. To achieve this objective, in-situ, long-term, and continuous monitoring is required. The present part I of the white paper highlights the fundamentals of marine radioactivity, describes the main objectives of an ambitious EU-funded project (RAMONES: Radioactivity Monitoring in Ocean Ecosystems) and introduces the innovative aspects of the technology developed as novel solutions to open problems.
ISSN:2452-3038
DOI:10.3897/nucet.10.133710