Health Effects of Onboard Radiation Accidents in the Soviet Nuclear Submarines
Journal: Medical Radiology and radiation safety
Year: 2023

Purpose: To analyze the health effects of onboard radiation accidents in the Soviet nuclear submarines. Results: Over the entire operation period of Soviet nuclear submarines, eight severe accidents occurred related to nuclear power installations. These accidents occurred in a confined space and the associated radiation situation is more complex than in other conditions; therefore, health effects of such accidents are more significant. There were two types of onboard accidents: thermal accidents