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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Monitoring of radiation Monitoring of radiation The term 'Monitoring of radiation' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' Periodic or continuous determination of the amount of ionizing radiation or radioactive contamination in a region. Radiation monitoring is a safety measure to protect the health and safety of the public and the environment through the use of bioassay, alpha scans, and other radiological survey methods to monitor air, surface water and ground water, soil and sediment, equipment surfaces, and personnel. For related information, see Radiation Monitoring at Nuclear Power Plants and the related fact sheets listed on that page. '.
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