Technological Lessons from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident

• Main Author: Dion-Schwarz, Cynthia (auth)
• Other Authors: Evans, Sarah E. (auth), Geist, Edward (auth), Harold, Scott Warren (auth), Koym, V. Ray (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2016
• Subjects: Energy industries & utilities; Asian history; Social impact of disasters; Technology: general issues; Business; History; Sociology; Technology
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This study draws lessons regarding technological countermeasures to radioactive contamination caused by the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant accident. It focuses on contamination measurement, efforts to limit dispersal, decontamination, and storage of radioactive materials. The report analyzes...