Nuclear Terrorism and National Preparedness (eBook)

Part 1: Response and Recovery.- Preparing for the Aftermath of a Nuclear Detonation: an Analytic Framework for Disaster Management; B. Buddemeier, N. Suski.- Response Tactics for the First 100 Minutes after the Outdoor Detonation of an Explosive Radiological Dispersal Device; S. Musolino et al.- Operational Framework for Recovery from an Attack Involving a Radiological Dispersal Device/Improvised Nuclear Device; E. Raber et al.- Responding to Nuclear Terrorism: Is Training of First Responders at Sites of Nuclear Disasters Enhancing their Preparedness for Incidents Involving Nuclear and Radioactive Material?; D. Rothbacher et al.- Urban Response to CBRNE: Multi-Service, Multi-Jurisdictional, Complete Response to Terror Events; G. Gelineau.- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute: R&D, Training, Crisis Response. Accomplishments, Opportunities and Policy Questions; Mark Whitnall.- Part 2: Detection and Protection.- Rad/Nuc Detection Standards and Conformity Assessment Program; P. Chiaro Jr.- New Opportunities of Portal Monitors with Plastic Scintillation Detectors (Asia-New. New Advanced Source Identification Algorithm); A. Stavrov, E. Yamamoto.- Mobile Units for Characterization of Contaminated Sites; T. Streil, V. Oeser.- Real-Time Isotope Identification and Mapping Capabilities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Airborne Spectral Photometric Environmental Collection Technology; J. Cardarelli et al.- Radnet National Air Monitoring Program; R. Fraas.- Radiological Emergency Response and Preparedness at the Remote Sensing Laboratory; S. Mukhopadhyay, R. Maurer.- Evaluation, Improvement and Guidance for the Use of Local-Scale Emergency Prediction and Response Tools for Airborne Hazards in Built Environments. Cost Action Es100 – A European Experience; T. Reisin et al.- Part 3: Prevention and Mitigation.- Focusing on the Threats to the Detriment of the Vulnerabilities: A Vulnerability Assessor’s Perspective; R.G. Johnston.- Preventing, Controlling and Mitigating Radiological Consequences; M.A. Do Amaral et al.- Nuclear Preparedness through a National Pre-Event Public Information Campaign; R.M. Levin.- The Romanian Management System for Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies; M. Mihaila.- Part 4: Radiation, Associated Risks and Public Health.- Initiative to Enhance Radiological Resilience; K. Vetter.- Societal Consequences of Nuclear Accidents; A. Liland.- Another Cost of 9/11; C. Kessler.- Assessment of Dose and Risk for Public from Potential Exposure Using WINMACCS and JRODOS Codes; A. Dvorzhak et al.-  Novel Approaches to Radiation Diagnostics for Population Screening and Incident Triage; M. Mcneely.- Radiation Injury Treatment Network: A Model for Medical Preparedness for a Mass Casualty Radiation Incident; C. Case Jr., C. Mueller.- Radiation Dose Assessment by Using Lymphocyte Counts; S. Hu et al.