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We need a greater evidence for radiation monitoring strategies in emergencies using interpolation and semi-variogram techniques to help develop a monitoring strategy based upon a handful of measurement points (e.g. around sites and/or within DEPZs/OPZs).

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Beis areas research interest interim update 2020

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    Hazardous nuclear events have the potential to cause huge levels of widespread damage to individuals and the environment. Getting close enough to these incidents to accurately assess the problem can be extremely dangerou...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Why might this be relevant?

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

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