Contains material published by ANSTO https://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/1 2021-02-14T23:05:55Z 2021-02-14T23:05:55Z Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation https://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/10391 2021-02-12T10:15:06Z 2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

Title: Submission to ARPANSA on the site geological investigations for the replacement research reactor at Lucas Heights Authors: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Abstract: This report describes the outcomes of a detailed seismic assessment done on the excavation of the site for the replacement research reactor, following the issue of the Facility Licence, Construction Authorisation in April 2002. It describes the regional and near site studies, geological mapping of the site, assessment of the fault type and characteristics found in the excavated area, the assessment made of the similarity of the fault to information known about faults in the region, dating of the fault and comparison with criteria on fault capability.

2002-09-12T00:00:00Z Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation https://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/10198 2021-01-06T10:14:53Z 2015-12-09T00:00:00Z

Title: Safely managing Australia's radioactive waste Authors: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Abstract: Nuclear medicine produced by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has benefited generations of Australians since the 1960s. With benefits come responsibilities, and the by-product of nuclear medicine includes radioactive waste. Australia responsibly manages this waste in both the long and short term.

2015-12-09T00:00:00Z Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation https://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/10193 2021-01-15T01:43:17Z 2016-02-12T00:00:00Z

Title: Radiation consultancy, training and calibration Authors: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Abstract: The ANSTO Radiation Services team offers advice, training, instrument calibration and consultancy services to ensure the safe, effective use and management of radiation in all industry sectors including mining, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, universities, research and other fields where radiation is present. The radiation experts at ANSTO provide services and tailored advice to ensure the safety of your employees, the community and the environment, as well as providing assurance that your practices align with relevant national and international regulations and standards. ANSTO operates the Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor, Australia’s only nuclear research reactor. We offer a range of services including: • consulting in radiation protection monitoring and health physics • radiation training courses • radiation instrument calibration • radioactive source inventories • emergency preparedness and response • systems safety and reliability consulting

2016-02-12T00:00:00Z Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation https://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/10192 2021-01-06T10:15:00Z 2013-07-23T00:00:00Z

Title: What is radiation? Authors: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Abstract: Radiation can be described as energy or particles from a source that travel through space or other mediums. Light, heat, microwaves and wireless communications are all forms of radiation. The kind of radiation discussed here is called ionising radiation because it can produce charged particles (ions) in matter. Ionising radiation is emitted by a large range of natural materials, can be produced by everyday devices such as X-ray machines, and can also be emitted by unstable atoms. Atoms become unstable when they have the wrong amount of mass required to keep them stable, an excess of energy, or both. Unstable atoms are said to be radioactive. In order to reach stability these atoms give off, or emit, energy and/or mass. The energy is emitted in the form of electromagnetic radiation (i.e. light) and the mass is in the form of tiny particles. These emissions are called nuclear radiation and such atoms are said to be radioactive. Gamma radiation is an example of electromagnetic radiation. Beta and alpha radiation are examples of emitted particles. Ionising radiation can also be produced by devices such as X-ray machines.

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