Radiation dose map at the Peruvian Antarctic Station
During January 2015, gamma-absorbed dose rates of natural radionuclides above ground were calculated throughout different areas of the Peruvian Antarctic Station “Machu Picchu”. The median outdoor gamma dose rate in air was determined as 43 ± 5 nGy/h. Using the data obtained in this study the median...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://dspace.ipen.gob.pe/handle/ipen/704 |
| Summary: | During January 2015, gamma-absorbed dose rates of natural radionuclides above ground were calculated throughout different areas of the Peruvian Antarctic Station “Machu Picchu”. The median outdoor gamma dose rate in air was determined as 43 ± 5 nGy/h. Using the data obtained in this study the median annual dose was found to be about 376 ± 44 μGy. These dose values are far below the doses reported in Peruvian territory due to the geographical location of the station. Durante enero de 2015, tasas de dosis gamma absorbidas debido a radionúclidos naturales por encima del suelo fueron calculadas a través de diferentes áreas de la Estación Antártica Peruana “Machu Picchu”. La tasa de dosis gamma media al aire libre en el aire fue 43 ± 5 nGy/h. Utilizando los datos obtenidos en este estudio la dosis anual promedio se encontró que era aproximadamente de 376 ± 44 μGy. Estos valores de dosis se encuentran muy por debajo de las dosis reportadas en el territorio peruano debido a la ubicación geográfica de la estación. |
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