A cliche picture from a Chernobyl tour: a dosimeter over an apple or a mushroom having some readings on its display.
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Submitted on 29.11.2019 14:03
Keep your hands clean
Many of those who have been with us at Chernobyl power plant, asked — what are these grey boxes? You may find them installed in the Golden corridor that connects all the reactor units.
Submitted on 04.09.2018 14:20
A retro-look to dosimetry equipment
Back to 70s and beginning of 80s, most of devices were analog-based, and displayed power of the dose using microampermeter with custom dial.
Submitted on 12.03.2018 21:15
A beginner dosimetrist's guide
In the previous article we looked on overall radiological conditions in Chernobyl Zone. Today we will talk about measurements of radioactivity levels. Surely, you have seen pictures of people pointing their Geiger counters to spots across the Zone, but in fact it is not always that straightforward.
Submitted on 11.03.2018 11:40
A short overview
Probably, you will agree that nearly the first thing one remembers in relation to Chernobyl Zone is radioactivity and radioactive contamination. It won't be an overestimation to call this place the world's biggest technogenic radioactive source, and same time, the most complex source. So when you go here, it is the best practice to have basic understanding of how it all works.