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Scope

This standard applies to the following types of active electronic devices that are worn on the trunk of thebody for the purpose of measuring the personal dose equivalent, or the dose equivalent rate, from externalsources of radiation. The types of dosimeters include those designed for measuringType 1--X, gamma, and high-energy beta radiationType 2--Neutron radiationType 3--X, gamma, high-energy beta, and neutron radiation (i.e., total dose)The standard specifies the design and performance criteria for the personal electronic dose monitors and, ifsupplied, the associated readout system. It applies to devices used for the measurement of the personal doseequivalent (rate) from photon radiations (x-rays and gamma-rays) of energies 50 keV to 1.5 MeV, beta radiationof maximum energies greater than 2.0 MeV, neutron radiation from thermal energies to approximately15 MeV.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to specify performance and design criteria for personal electronic monitorsused for the determination of the personal dose equivalent, or the dose equivalent rate, from external sourcesof radiation. It is necessary to standardize the performance and design of devices used for this important purpose so that inappropriate instruments are not used to evaluate the personal dose equivalent or the dose equivalent rate. Recent developments in this area of instrumentation have necessitated the development of a standard for these devices. This standard should be used in conjunction with ANSI N42.17A-1989.

Abstract

Revision Standard - Active.Summary: Performance and design criteria are provided in this standard for monitors that are worn on the trunk of the body to measure the personal dose equivalent, or the dose equivalent rate from external sources, of ionizing radiation.

Product Details

Published: 02/02/2004 ISBN(s): 9780738138619, 9780738138626, 9781504409056 Number of Pages: 28File Size: 1 file , 350 KB Product Code(s): STD95185, STDPD95185, STDPL95185