Atmospheric Modelling Lab at EnAS provides impact assessment for radiological and chemical contaminants, focussed studies on modelling of contaminant transport and dispersion in atmosphere, coastal waters and sub-surface media, R&D on Decision Support Systems for nuclear and chemical emergencies. EnAS has established real-time Environmental Radiation monitoring network and isotope monitors for assessing air-borne activity. Environmental monitoring lab has established micro-air quality stations, monitors air quality, water quality, radon/thoron and soils. It pursues studies on radionuclide transfer factors in marine and terrestrial environment, dose assessment for marine biota and monitoring of meteorological parameters, waves and currents and provides forecast guidance on cyclones and extreme waves of Kalpakkam site
Meteorological Facility with multi-level meteorological masts, Doppler SODAR, Sonic Anemometer for measurement of mean meteorological parameters and turbulent wind components for Atmospheric and Dispersion Studies
Environmental Radiation monitor (AGDL) network along with Data Buoy - for radiation surveillance and for real-time radiation field measurement input for source term estimation , event detection in the Online Nuclear Emergency Decision Support System
Online Isotope Monitoring system with dedicated detectors (PIPS, NaI, HPGE) for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiations and detection of radioactive aerosols such as I, Cs and noble gases such as Xe and Kr in the event of any emergency. Provides real time data on radioactivity concentrations for improved source term estimation in Decision Support System
Online Nuclear Emergency Response System (ONERS) - A near real-time Decision Support System developed in association with NRSC for the prediction of radioactivity dispersion and dose projection based on numerical weather prediction , dispersion models, sensor data and accident source terms . Gives prompt suggestion of protective actions for mitigation in the public domain
Remote Sensing Enabled Chemical Emergency Response System (ROCERS) developed in association with NRSC and FAB-Kerala for decision support during chemical /toxic gas releases at industrial sites . Detects accidents using chemical sensor data and Predicts chemical gas concentrations and suggests protection actions for mitigation in the public domain
Polarimetric C-Band Doppler Weather Radar for monitoring Cyclones, Storms and clouds in a range of 450 km around Kalpakkam nuclear site for early warning and disaster management. Provides valuable information on cloud hydrometeors for understanding the microphysical processes towards predicting convective storms and Cyclones
200 MHz Mid-Tropospheric Wind Profiler Radar. Provides continuous profiles of horizontal and vertical winds upto a height of 12 km - unique observations in the tropical stations for the study of wind field, convection, waves , turbulence and inputs for numerical weather prediction and for prediction of radionuclide dispersion in the event of explosions/elevated releases.
Ambient Air Quality Measurement Network : Real-time Air Quality parameter (PM10,PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO ) monitoring using micro-air quality stations around the DAE site for compliance to CPCB and seasonal/ annual variations .
Water Quality Monitoring : Assessment of Water Quality parameters (Physical/Chemical) from surface and ground water sources as per BIS standards
Green Cover Mapping : Land Use /Land cover analysis of Kalpakkam site for green vegetation assessment and change detection using high resolution satellite remote sensing and field survey
Transfer factor experiments: Experiments at Kalpakkam site for Site-specific radionuclide transfer factors through terrestrial route (Soil, grass, rice, vegetables, pulses, and milk samples) as per IAEA guidelines for application in environment models for public dose assessment.
Natural radioactivity measurement in soils from different districts in Tamilnadu and mapping to identify different radiation zones /areas for baseline information.
Measurement of ambient dose, primordial radionuclides (232Th, 238U, and 40K) in the coastal sediments and radiation mapping along the northeast coast of Tamil Nadu
TLD Lab at EAD, IGCAR is accredited by BARC and it provides uninterrupted Personnel monitoring services to all active facilities of IGCAR. Approximately 1200 radiation workers are being monitored on a monthly basis with an addition of extra 700 in each quarter. The lab participates in the national and EURADOS international intercomparison exercises and the performance is found to be satisfactory.
A comprehensive retrospective dosimetry facility comprising of both physical (Electron paramagnetic Resonance, Thermally stimulated luminescence & optically stimulated luminescence) and biological dosimetry systems. Methodologies have been developed for retrospective dose estimation from irradiated construction materials, electronic components, RFID chips and biomaterials like dental enamel, finger nails etc
