Protection & Detection: Pu Airborne

[John C White <ohjcw@utxdp.dp.utexas.edu>]

Technical advice needed:
  Let's assume for the moment an individual is planning to travel to a nation
where Health Physics is a restricted or ignored area of specialization, and
that individual will likely be entering an area where it is probable that
Plutonium will exist in an airborne form.  What, if any, inconspicuous
measures could that individual take to A) Minimize the intake of Plutonium
particles?  B) Clear such dust from his respiratory passages following
exposure?  C) Determine the level of exposure on return to the U.S.  The
"Inconspicuous" requirement is limited to A) above.    Also, what devices are
available and have a track record (history) which will monitor existence and
extent of airborne Plutonium contamination?  I am aware that numerous consul-
tants are available for extensive work in these areas, but the initial search
is to the supremely valuable resource that is RADSAFE.  The above hypothetical
situation is real.  Please post answers here, or if too lengthy, send to the
address/FAX below.  Thanks for your time and consideration.

John C. White, RSO
The University of Texas at Austin  OEHS
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