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Communicating on Events Specific to Radiological Incident - Information Exchange in case of a Space Object Re-entry
Description
This webinar will include a presentation on the IAEA’s arrangements to notify, and exchange information on, a radiological emergency involving the re-entry of a space object carrying radioactive materials. The different IAEA’s tools which support this exchange of information will be presented. Panellists will present their organizations’ arrangements for, and share their experience and views on, exchanging such information with the IAEA. Following the presentations, a panel discussion will be conducted based on questions from the webinar participants.
Presenters
Frederic Stephani, IAEA
Donald Helton, Nuclear Flight Safety Assurance Manager, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA
Sam Harbison, Chair of the Working Group on the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space, Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Natercia Rodrigues, Programme Management Officer, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Moderator
Frederic Stephani, IAEA
