Published 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Unified conversion functions for the new ICRU operational radiation protection quantities

  • 1. Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig (Germany, F.R.)
  • 2. Central Electricity Generating Board, Berkeley (UK). Berkeley Nuclear Labs.

Description

Following the discussion of two proposals to achieve a unified set of neutron fluence to ambient dose equivalent conversion factors from calculated data of various authors, a resulting procedure and fluence to ambient dose equivalent conversion functions for photons and neutrons are presented which may be a basis for future recommendations. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiat. Prot. Dosim.
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
2
Series
Radiat. Prot. Dosim.
Journal Page Range
231-235
ISSN
0144-8420
CODEN
RPDOD

Conference

Title
proceedings of a seminar.
Acronym
Radiation protection quantities for external exposure
Dates
19-21 Mar 1985.
Place
Braunschweig (Germany, F.R.).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
17027979
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DOSE EQUIVALENTS; ENERGY DEPENDENCE; GAMMA DOSIMETRY; NEUTRON DOSIMETRY; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
DOSIMETRY

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF--850383; EUR--9645.