title: Long-term monitoring of the Danube river--sampling techniques, radionuclide metrology and radioecological assessment.
abstract: Sampling techniques and radiometric methods, developed and applied in a comprehensive radioecological study of the Danube River are presented. Results and radiometric data of sediment samples, collected by sediment traps in Austria and additionally by grab sampling in the Danube during research cruises between Germany and the delta (Black sea) are shown and discussed. Goal of the investigation is the protection of public and environment, especially the sustainable use and conservation of human freshwater resources against harmful radioactive exposure.
authors.affiliation: Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV), Arltgasse 35, 1160 Wien, Austria. franz-josef.maringer@bev.gv.at
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Maringer
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gruber
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hrachowitz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baumgartner
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weilner
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Seidel
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000032:analysis*; D019015:Geologic Sediments / Q000032:analysis; D005858:Germany; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000032:analysis*; D045483:Rivers; D014875:Water Pollutants, Radioactive / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes; D014875:Water Pollutants, Radioactive