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The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority is responsible for a nationwide network of 28 stations that continuously measure background radiation levels. The network was established in the years following the Chernobyl accident in 1986, and was upgraded to a new and modern network in the period 2006-2008. The purpose of the monitoring network is to provide an early warning if radioactive emissions reach Norway. The measurements from the network will also form an important part of the decision base for the Crisis Committee for Nuclear Preparedness in an early phase, once the news of the emissions has reached Norway.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority is responsible for a nationwide network of 28 stations that continuously measure background radiation levels. The network was established in the years following the Chernobyl accident in 1986, and was upgraded to a new and modern network in the period 2006-2008. The purpose of the monitoring network is to provide an early warning if radioactive emissions reach Norway. The measurements from the network will also form an important part of the decision base for the Crisis Committee for Nuclear Preparedness in an early phase, once the news of the emissions has reached Norway.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority currently has five air filter stations located at various sites throughout Norway. The stations are important for surveying airborne radioactivity, and for the assessment and composition of any emissions in the case of mishaps and accidents. There are similar stations throughout Europe, and the inter-state collaboration makes it possible to track any emissions of radioactive substances.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority currently has five air filter stations located at various sites throughout Norway. The stations are important for surveying airborne radioactivity, and for the assessment and composition of any emissions in the case of mishaps and accidents. There are similar stations throughout Europe, and the inter-state collaboration makes it possible to track any emissions of radioactive substances.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority uses several systems for mobile surveys. One of the systems consists of detectors that can be fitted on the roof of a car. Mobile systems can be used to survey radioactive pollution in large areas in a short time, for reference measurements and for searching for missing sources. The systems can be fitted onto vehicles or used in helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft.

Triage, Monitoring and Treatment of people exposed to ionising radiation following a malevolent act

Rapporten identifiserer og oppsummerer de viktigste erfaringene fra rehabilitering av forurensedeområder etter Tsjernobylulykken, slik disse er formulert av representanter for landbrukssektoren (inkludert reindrift), primærhelsetjenesten, akademia, ideelle organisasjoner, lokale og regionale myndigheter, og ulike sektormyndigheter. Den gir også anbefalinger i det videre arbeidet med å sikre kompetanse og brukermedvirkning i norsk atomberedskap.

Rapporten redegjør for nedfall over Norge fra en tenkt ulykke med atmosfærisk utslipp fra lagertankene for høyaktivt flytende radioaktivt avfall ved Sellafield-anlegget. Det er valgt å ta utgangspunkt i en utslippsmengde som svarer til 0,1 til 10 % av den totale mengden flytende radioaktivt avfall i tankene. Kun transport og nedfall av cesium-137 er beregnet i denne studien. Med utgangspunkt i gitte værforhold viste beregningene at nedfallet over Vestlandet vil være fra en tiendedel til 10–50 ganger nedfallet i det mest kontaminerte området i Norge etter Tsjernobylulykken.