Low Flying Helicopters in the Neighborhood This Week

I saw one, did you? The U.S. Department of Energy’s Remote Sensing Laboratory is collecting baseline levels of radioactive materials from July 11-28. The study has been planned since 2009. The helicopter will fly about 300 feet above the ground at 70 mph. Data will be used for comparison if a radiation emergency occurs later. That will help determine where potential health effects may exist and to warn people in the affected area.

For more information see: http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/rp/rep/aerial.htm