30 tonnes of water were dropped on the reactor over four times from helicopter and the reduction in radiation emission is negligible. On the other hand there were no apparent negative effects.
The government has decided that they will most likely not repeat this tactic.
This from live Japanese TV right now.
Well if it didn't have the desired effect, probably not worth the risk to try to repeat it.
ReplyDeleteTime to look at things from another angle I guess. :oS
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ReplyDeleteThis is awful news. I really hope someone comes up with something ingenious!
ReplyDeleteremotely operated firehose cranes are an available option....ought to use mechanical/electric control(old tech) because the radiation could blow electronic controllers...
ReplyDeletetake half a day to build em if ya ain't got em
It won't be long before it's time for graphite loaded sand and concrete.
ReplyDeleteStay safe Cam
Respectfully,