GIS of forecasting of the radio-activity of plants and soils

Author: Markelov D.A.

Reference: Gazette “ПРОБЛЕМЫ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЙ ЭКОЛОГИИ“ (Issues on regional ecology)

ISSN: 1728-323x

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Keywords: GIS (geographic information system), radioactivity, soil, plants

Abstract: In the article the questions of application of GIS for forecasting a radioactivity of plants and soils are considered.

URL: http://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=11901219

The Use of Geographic Information Systems in Analyzing the Spatial Distribution of People at Risk for Thyroid Cancer

Title: The Use of Geographic Information Systems in Analyzing the Spatial Distribution of People at Risk for Thyroid Cancer

Author:  Kelly M. Fox

Reference: [PDF-370K] Sep 2008

Keywords: Thyroid Cancer, GIS, Geographic Information Systems, Incidence, Risk Factors, Spatial Analyst

Abstract: …was then absorbed by thyroid glands, potentially leading to thyroid cancer (National Cancer Institute…from the disaster at Chernobyl) (National Cancer Institute, 2007b…likely than men to get thyroid cancer (Mayo Clinic Staff…

URL: http://www.gis.smumn.edu/GradProjects/FoxK.pdf

GIS-based methodology for Chernobyl contaminated land management through biomass conversion into energy—a case study for Polessie, Ukraine

• Title: GIS-based methodology for Chernobyl contaminated land management through biomass conversion into energy—a case study for Polessie, Ukraine

Author: Goor, F. / Davydchuk, V. / Vandenhove, H.

Reference: Biomass and Bioenergy, 25 (4), p.409-421, Oct 2003

doi: 10.1016/S0961-9534(03)00034-5

Keywords: Chernobyl; Radiocaesium; Biomass; Renewable energy; Short rotation coppice; Geographic information system (GIS)

Abstract: The district of Polessie was chosen to illustrate a methodology aiming to assess the type, extent and distribution of the existing and potential biomass resources in the rural areas contaminated by Chernobyl fallout in Ukraine. Three biomass systems were envisaged: forestry, short rotation coppice (SRC) and perennial grasses.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953403000345