Airborne radiometric surveying for the management of health, safety and the environment in the uranium mining industry: Potential applications and limitations

Abstract

Some requirements for radiological site assessment may be at least partially fulfilled using airborne radiometric surveys. These include the identification of contaminated areas and the quantification and characterization of radionuclide contamination, as well as the identification of pollution resulting from human activities. Surveys flown over areas contaminated by mining and other activities demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of airborne surveying. Applications include the identification and mapping of contamination throughout the life-cycle of a mine.