Public awareness of scientific studies into the consequences of radiation exposure in the low-dose range is growing, heightening social debate about the associated risks. The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is currently revising the fundamental recommendations to ensure that the latest research results can be taken on board in an appropriate manner. Interpreting these results poses a challenge due to the inherent uncertainties in the database and the complex nature of the subject matter. At the same time, there is growing pressure to use technical resources to reduce radiation exposure still further.
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25th Anniversary of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory: Independent research improves safety
The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory has been carrying out geological experiments in the Opalinus Clay since 1996 to assess it as a host rock for the deep geological disposal of Swiss radioactive waste and as a storage rock for CO2. On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary in the town of St Ursanne in the…
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5000th Visitor at the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
Last saturday, the 5000th visitor of 2014 has been welcomed at the Visitor Center of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory. ENSI participates in the Rock Laboratory with its own research projects. As a project partner, ENSI offers guided tours of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory to interested groups.
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Guided Tours of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
The International Mont Terri Rock Laboratory is situated near the small town of St-Ursanne in the canton of Jura. At the Rock Laboratory, a total of 22 partners from Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Spain and the US carry out research into the properties of Opalinus clay, which is a potential host rock for…
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Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
The objective of the international Mont Terri Rock Laboratory Research Project is to study the geological, hydrogeological, geochemical and geomechanical properties of Opalinus clay. These properties are critically important for the assessment of the safety and technical feasibility of a deep geological repository for radioactive waste in this type of rock.