Principles and Applications of Radioecology

Author: Li Shudeng
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is not a working manual for the application of nuclear technology ecology. It is written for ecologists to familiarize themselves with and master numerous radiological ecology techniques. The application of these techniques will enable them to achieve greater excellence in their ecological research. The book consists of 15 chapters: Radioactive Detection Techniques; Dating Techniques; Primary Productivity Measurement; Radiation Sources and Dosimetry Methods; Environmental Radioactivity; Radioactive Nuclides in Food and Water; Radiation Effects; Bioaccumulation of Nuclides in Organisms; Migration of Nuclides in Ecosystems; Behavioral Studies; Physiological and Circulatory Studies; Agricultural and Environmental Scientific Research; Hydrological Studies; Male Sterility and Other Techniques; Parameters of the Distribution and Transfer of Certain Radioactive Nuclides. The content covers: (1) Basic radiological ecology techniques; (2) Radiation ecology effects and radiological health protection; (3) Environmental radioactivity levels and pollution assessment; (4) Migration, transformation, and transport mechanisms of radioactive tracers; (5) Ecological applications of radioactive nuclides and ionizing radiation. Each chapter is independent yet interconnected, facilitating easy reference and reading.