Il libro esplora l'importanza del fiume Cauvery per l'acqua potabile, l'irrigazione e l'elettricità in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu e Kerala. Analizza anche gli elementi radioattivi naturali e la granulometria dei sedimenti, utilizzando spettroscopia a raggi gamma per studiare campioni di sabbia e ghiaia.
Measurement of radioactive hazards in Cauvery River sediments through grain size and magnetic separation
The study focuses on the Cauvery River, essential for water, irrigation, and electricity across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It investigates the natural radioactive elements—uranium, thorium, and potassium—using a gamma ray spectrometer. Additionally, it categorizes river sand grain sizes as per USDA standards, including various types from gravel medium sand to clay. The research employs standard sieving and electromagnet techniques to separate samples for gamma ray spectroscopy analysis, highlighting the river's geological significance.