• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.195-206
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• 2020

국내 방사능재난대응체계는 일본 후쿠시마 원전 사고와 최근의 국내 대형 재난 교훈 등을 바탕으로 개선돼 오고 있지만, 아직 방사능재난 특성과 후쿠시마 원전 사고 교훈을 완전히 반영하고 있지 못하다. 하나의 방사능재난대응체계에 복수의 국내법이 적용되면서, 실제 상황 시, 대응체계의 실효성을 훼손할 가능성이 있는 법 조항 간 불일치 사항이 존재하기도 한다. 이에 본 논문에서는 방사능재난대응 속성을 분석하고, 방사능재난대응체계 적절성 측면에서 「재난 및 안전관리 기본법」과 「원자력시설 등의 방호 및 방사능 방재 대책법」에서 규정한 방사능재난대응체계, 후쿠시마 원전 사고 시 일본측의 방사능 재난 대응 활동을 분석하고, 이 분석결과를 토대로, 대응체계와 조직 측면에서 국내 방사능재난대응체계 실효성을 제고하기 위해 필요한 개선사항을 도출하여 제시하였다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2016

Background: A contamination screening process for the local population in radiation emergencies is discussed. Materials and Methods: We present an overview of the relevant Korean governmental regulations that underpin the development of an effective response system. Moreover, case studies of foreign countries responding to mass casualties are presented, and indicate that responses should be able to handle a large demand for contamination screening of the local public as well as screening of the immediate victims of the incident. Results and Discussion: We propose operating procedures for an off-site contamination screening post operated by the local government for members of the public who have not been directly harmed in the accident. In order to devise screening categories, sorting strategies assessing contamination and exposure are discussed, as well as a psychological response system. Conclusion: This study will lead to the effective operation of contamination screening clinics if an accident occurs. Furthermore, the role of contamination screening clinics in the overall context of the radiation emergency treatment system should be clearly established.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2017

Background: Different cases exist in the measurement of thyroid radiobioassays owing to the individual characteristics of the subjects, especially the potential variation in the counting efficiency. An In situ Object Counting System (ISOCS) was developed to perform an efficiency calibration based on the Monte Carlo calculation, as an alternative to conventional calibration methods. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the applicability of ISOCS to thyroid radiobioassays by comparison with a conventional thyroid monitoring system. Materials and Methods: The efficiency calibration of a portable high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector was performed using ISOCS software. In contrast, the conventional efficiency calibration, which needed a radioactive material, was applied to a scintillator-based thyroid monitor. Four radioiodine samples that contained $^{125}I$ and $^{131}I$ in both aqueous solution and gel forms were measured to evaluate radioactivity in the thyroid. ANSI/HPS N13.30 performance criteria, which included the relative bias, relative precision, and root-mean-squared error, were applied to evaluate the performance of the measurement system. Results and Discussion: The portable HPGe detector could measure both radioiodines with ISOCS but the thyroid monitor could not measure $^{125}I$ because of the limited energy resolution of the NaI(Tl) scintillator. The $^{131}I$ results from both detectors agreed to within 5% with the certified results. Moreover, the $^{125}I$ results from the portable HPGe detector agreed to within 10% with the certified results. All measurement results complied with the ANSI/HPS N13.30 performance criteria. Conclusion: The results of the intercomparison program indicated the feasibility of applying ISOCS software to direct thyroid radiobioassays. The portable HPGe detector with ISOCS software can provide the convenience of efficiency calibration and higher energy resolution for identifying photopeaks, compared with a conventional thyroid monitor with a NaI(Tl) scintillator. The application of ISOCS software in a radiation emergency can improve the response in terms of internal contamination monitoring.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.333-338
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• 2016

Background: In case of radiation emergencies, internal exposure monitoring for the members of public will be required to confirm internal contamination of each individual. In-vivo monitoring technique using portable gamma spectrometer can be easily applied for internal exposure monitoring in the vicinity of the on-site area. Materials and Methods: In this study, minimum detectable doses (MDDs) for $^{134}Cs$, $^{137}Cs$, and $^{131}I$ were calculated adjusting minimum detectable activities (MDAs) from 50 to 1,000 Bq to find out the optimal in-vivo counting condition. DCAL software was used to derive retention fraction of Cs and I isotopes in the whole body and thyroid, respectively. A minimum detect-able level was determined to set committed effective dose of 0.1 mSv for emergency response. Results and Discussion: We found that MDDs at each MDA increased along with the elapsed time. 1,000 Bq for $^{134}Cs$ and $^{137}Cs$, and 100 Bq for $^{131}I$ were suggested as optimal MDAs to provide in-vivo monitoring service in case of radiation emergencies. Conclusion: In-vivo monitoring program for emergency response should be designed to achieve the optimal MDA suggested from the present work. We expect that a reduction of counting time compared with routine monitoring program can achieve the high throughput system in case of radiation emergencies.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.67-77
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• 1988

원자력발전소의 비상사태 발생시 효과적인 비상대책 수립을 위하여 인근 주민에 대한 신속한 피폭선량 평가 시스템의 개발이 강조되고 있다. 여기서 개발한 시스템은 다양한 원전의 사고에 대해 인근 주민에 대한 방사선 영향의 신속한 평가 모델로서 마이크로 컴퓨터에 기초한 프로그램이며, 문답형의 메뉴방식의 사용자 입력구조를 가지고 있고 수행 결과의 출력은 표 또는 그래픽 형식의 구조를 가지고 있어서 신속한 피폭선량평가 수행뿐만 아니라 신속한 결과 판독이 가능하여 비상대책 활동을 위한 결정에 도움을 준다.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.50-73
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• 2009

This paper is about the establishment of "Initial Response System." Initial response system is most important and should be treated urgently among all preparations for chemical terrorism. The objects of Initial response system are to protect civilians and the first responder who are exposed directly to chemical terrorism. Therefore, this paper suggests two main issues about Initial response system. One is to prepare immediate and exact information service system which assures the safety and survival of exposed people. The other is to build Scene Response System integrated with Command-Control Procedure for early finished situation. Compared to United States, overcoming the Chemical Terrorism requires to improve the contents of two categories: Counter Citizen Response part and Initial Scene Response part. For Counter citizen response part' s sake, the web-sites of Response leader agencies for searching information about chemical terrorism should be modified specifically. These web-sites have to be re-organized in detail. The existing Information service system which has been vaguely informed as "CBRNE Accident" needs to be divided as "CBRNE Accident" and "WMD terrorism." Further, each of them should be specialized in "Chemical', "Biological", and "Radiological" categories. There is a need to rearrange current Emergency Instruction for civilians against chemical terrorism in feasible way. At the same time, it should be applied consistently to all organizations through agreement between experts and related-organizations. For Initial Scene Response part's sake, "Initial scene response procedure (SOP)" and "Operational conception" should be produced through Simulated Exercises and workshops of all organizations related with initial response. These organizations have to cooperate with Ministry of Environment which is the main leader Agency as the center. Next, there is a need to develop a technology and Scene Response Equipments, and to standardize the response equipments which consider the capability of First Responders for chemical terrorism. Especially, improving capability of equipments is required to overcome the vulnerability of Scene Response Equipments.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2022

This study is to develop a mobile type environmental radiation measurement system for emergency response or environmental radiation monitoring of local governments near nuclear facilities. A mobile radiation measurement system can monitor radiation by field beyond the spatial constraints of a fixed environmental radiation monitor. If installed in local government infrastructure such as public transportation, environmental radiation can be monitored without additional manpower and measurement work. In addition, it is designed to enable monitoring and measurement of radiation from low to high doses as well as the environment in preparation for radioactive disasters such as nuclear power plant accidents. It is expected that this system will be utilized not only in normal times but also in the event of a radiation accident to improve the disaster prevention capabilities of local governments.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.436-441
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• 2016

Background: Although nuclear disaster is considered rare, its effects are serious, and we must prepare a system to enable an effective response. Materials and Methods: Since 2010, we have been offering a two-day seminar to provide current nurses and radiological technologists with basic knowledge and train them in radiation emergency medicine (REM) techniques. This training offers lectures to deepen each specialty from the perspective of REM, as well as exercises on ways to handle irradiated and/or contaminated patients. Participants were expected to treat patients according to the concept of REM. Results and Discussion: All participants learn to assess and decontaminate contaminated wounds through drills. The questionnaire survey for participants indicated that participants were satisfied with this training and wanted to attend again. Conclusion: We believe that this training course will provide a valuable opportunity for medical professionals to gain knowledge and expertise in REM.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.201-215
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• 1996

Radiation and radioactive materials serve man in many beneficial ways. Diagnostic X-ray, radiation therapy, and other nuclear medicine uses of radioactivity save thousands of lives each year. Industrial application of radiation, such as radiography, make many manufactured products more reliable and less expensive. Nuclear power plants are producing more electrical power each year and reducing our dependence on imported oil. However, radiation can and dose produce harmful effects particularly as the reault of a radiation accident in which a victim receives as the result of a radiation accident in which a victim receives a large dose. Fortunately such accidents are very rare and recently we need more electric power produced by nuclear power plants. Considering increase of use of radiation or radioactive materials, we have to establish the radiological emergency response system prepared for radiation accidents.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2022

원자력발전소의 중대사고 발생 시 신속하고 정확하게 사고 상황을 파악해야 하며, 이러한 사고진단 정보를 획득했을 때 적절한 사고관리 및 대응을 수행할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 국가원자력 재난관리 시스템인 AtomCARE (Computerized technical Advisory system for a Radiological Emergency)로 전송되는 주요 발전소 정보로부터 중대사고 상황을 진단하는데 있어 딥러닝 기술의 접목을 고려하였다. 이를 위하여 주요 시나리오를 선정하고 사고 진행에 따른 상세 시나리오에 대하여 중대사고 해석 코드인 MAAP5 다량 계산을 통한 학습 DB를 구축하였다. 그리고 이 DB의 학습을 통하여 주요 발전소 정보로부터 중대사고 상세 시나리오를 분류할 수 있는, 즉 중대사고 상황을 진단할 수 있는 기술을 개발하였다. 또한 블라인드 테스트와 주성분분석을 통한 검증을 수행하였다. 본 연구에서 개발한 기술은 향후 전체 중대사고 시나리오로 확장 및 적용 가능할 것으로 판단되며 신속하고 정확한 사고진단의 기반기술로 활용 가치가 높을 것으로 기대된다.