About this book
This is one of the publications in the “Understanding the Atom” Series from the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Topics covered include an overview of the ocean, the role of nuclear energy, research project, oceanic instruments, nuclear powered vessels, desalination, and radiation preservation of seafood. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Chapters (17)
1Introduction
2Seeking Answers
3Energy for Exploration
4The World Ocean Part 1
5The World Ocean Part 2
6Nuclear Energy's Role Part 1
7Nuclear Energy's Role Part 2
8Nuclear Energy's Role Part 3
9Nuclear Energy's Role Part 4
10Research Projects Part 1
11Research Projects Part 2
12Oceanographic Instruments
13Environmental Safety Studies
14The Atom at Work in the Sea
15Ocean Engineering & Fresh Water from Seawater
16Radiation Preservation of Seafood & Project Plowshare
17A New Fram and the Three-Dimensional Ocean
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