Published 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Type testing of a head band dosemeter for measuring eye lens dose in terms of Hp(3)

  • 1. Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0RQ (United Kingdom)

Description

A new head band dosemeter, for the measurement of eye lens dose in terms of Hp(3), has been type tested by Public Health England's Centre for Radiation, Environmental and Chemical Hazards [formerly part of the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA)]. The type tests were based on the International Standard ISO 12794, drawing also upon earlier work at HPA. The results show that, unlike many existing dosemeters, the new head band dosemeter correctly measures Hp(3) for beta radiations as well as photons. (authors)

Availability note (English)

Available from doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rpd/nct144

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
Journal Volume
157
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 430-436
ISSN
0144-8420

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
45008193
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
CRYSTALLINE LENS; DOSEMETERS; EYES; HEAD; HEALTH HAZARDS; PUBLIC HEALTH; RADIATION DOSES; SAFETY STANDARDS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DOSES; EYES; FACE; HAZARDS; HEAD; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; ORGANS; SENSE ORGANS; STANDARDS

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