Publications

During a nuclear or radiological emergency protective actions are implemented to reduce actual or potential exposure to radiation for workers and the public. In these Nordic guidelines, the radiation protection and nuclear safety authorities in the Nordic countries present a common view on how the internationally accepted radiation protection principles should be applied during a nuclear or radiological emergency, within the framework of national regulations.

The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted pressing concerns regarding radiological protection and the need to enhance both operational and regulatory resilience during times of armed conflict. While the core principles of radiological protection remain sound, it is crucial for all nations to strengthen their plans and procedures to better manage emerging threats and increased uncertainty.

In response to these complex challenges, the NEA Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health (CRPPH) and the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) co-hosted a workshop in Oslo from 22 to 24 November 2023. The workshop, titled “Radiological Protection During Armed Conflict”, gathered 130 experts from 28 countries, NGOs, and international organisations to share insights and explore strategies for enhancing the resilience of radiological protection (RP) in such volatile circumstances.

This report summarises the discussions and presentations, analysing the findings and proposals aimed at strengthening the international framework governing radiological protection during armed conflict.

The severe nuclear accident methodology is briefly described. The determination of radionuclide inventory in a reactor core and its release to the environment because of severe accident has been described for ACCIDENT and ORIGEN codes. The codes were applied to a hypothetical submarine accident and results were compared.

In April 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Aerial Measuring System (AMS) and the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA), conducted a series of joint surveys at various locations in Southern Nevada including the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). The goal of this project was to compare the responses of the two agencies’ aerial radiation detection systems and data analysis techniques.

Floating nuclear power plant to be transported along the Norwegian coast.