Published January 1987 | Version v1
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Personal dosimetry in Canada. A perspective from CRNL

Creators

  • 1. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Chalk River, Ontario. Chalk River Nuclear Labs.

Description

A general description is given of the implementation of external radiation dosimetry in Canada and the particular role of the Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories. Dosimeters currently in use in Canada are described and research in areas of beta, gamma and neutron dosimetry are high-lighted. The participation of CRNL in various international intercomparisons is summarized. Recommendations are given regarding future work in personal dosimetry and the implementation of an international intercomparison for personal dosimetry. (author)

Part of:
Personnel radiation dosimetry

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Personnel radiation dosimetry
Imprint Pagination
245 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 25-35.
Report number
IAEA-TECDOC--402

Conference

Title
Technical committee meeting to elaborate procedures and data for the intercomparison of personnel dosimeters.
Dates
22-26 Apr 1985.
Place
Vienna (Austria).

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
18046325
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BETA DOSIMETRY; CANADA; CHALK RIVER NUCLEAR LABS; DOSEMETERS; EXTERNAL IRRADIATION; GAMMA DOSIMETRY; INTERLABORATORY COMPARISONS; NEUTRON DOSIMETRY; PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY; RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Descriptors DEC
ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LTD; CANADIAN ORGANIZATIONS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; DOSIMETRY; IRRADIATION; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; NORTH AMERICA

Optional Information

Notes
27 refs, 4 figs.