APPLICATION OF SSNTDS TO INVESTIGATIONS OF RADIATION ACCIDENT AFTER-EFFECTS

Track methods and devices used for studies conducted after radiation a ccidents an considered. Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTDs) a re applied for measurements of contamination in soil, water, biologica l and other objects of alpha-emitting radionuclides, as well as for es timation of neutron doses by means accident dosimeters. Known radiatio n accidents (Chernobyl a.o.) and potential emergencies (sunken submari ne ''Komsomolets'', nuclear reactors) are discussed. Some result or SS NTD application at after-accident period are presented.