Carver, S. and Openshaw, S. (1996) Using GIS to Explore the Technical and Social Aspects of Site Selection for Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities. Working Paper. School of Geography , University of Leeds.
Abstract
This working paper reviews the current situation regarding radioactive waste disposal in the UK and questions the pursuance of a purely engineering approach to gaining public support. Past histories concerning the siting of nuclear industry facilities; power stations and latterly, waste repositories, are briefly discussed and used to demonstrate that more attention needs to be paid to the geographical and social science if current proposlas for a rock laboratory, and ultimately and operational repository, at Longlands Farm near Sellafield are to succeed. The usefulness of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and associated spatial information technologies are highlighted. Suggestions are made as to how these may be made available for public use via the Internet in adopting a more open approach to public information, consultation and participation.
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Item Type: | Monograph |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Copyright of the School of Geography, University of Leeds. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Geography (Leeds) > Geography Working Papers (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Mr CIC Carson |
Date Deposited: | 22 Dec 2008 13:19 |
Last Modified: | 05 Jun 2014 22:46 |
Published Version: | http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/wpapers/ |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | School of Geography |
Identification Number: | School of Geography Working Paper 96/18 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:5043 |
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Description: Using GIS to explore the technical and social aspects of Site Selection for Radioactive Waste Disposal facilities