RADIASHION SAFETY ISSUES IMPOSED BY SUNKEN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION HAZARDOUS OBJECTS AT THE ARCTIC WATER AREA BOTTOM

Antipov, S. V., Bilashenko, V. P., Kobrinsky, M. N., Shvedov, P. A.

Nuclear Safety Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow, Russian Federation)

The article was received on November 18, 2024

Bibliographic description: 

Antipov S. V., Bilashenko V. P., Kobrinsky M. N., Shvedov P. A. Radiashion safety issues imposed by sunken nuclear and radiation hazardous objects at the Arctic water area bottom. Arctic: Ecology and  Economy, 2025, vol. 15, no. 1... (In Russian).

Abstract: 

The paper raises the issues of necessity and possibility of the Arctic water area remediation from sunken nuclear and radiation hazardous objects (DNRHO). Information about amount, composition and condition of dumped/sunken radiation hazardous objects is given in the paper along with descriptions and analysis of various possible management options in order to minimize the threats to humans and the environment. The authors consider the comparative analysis results of various options for managing these objects. Recommendations are given to reduce the existing risks and minimize the threats.

Keywords: Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, Northern Sea Route, dumped radioactive objects, remediation of water areas from dumped nuclear and radiation hazardous objects, DNRHO management options

Funding:  The Russian Science Foundation grant supported the study (project no. 20-19-00615-П “Research into radioecological problems of the Russian Arctic to enhance radiation and ecological safety of humans and the environment in the conditions of intensive use of offshore and coastal nuclear power plants for the advanced development of the region”.

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