Published February 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Setting new protection standards for radiation

Creators

  • 1. National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton (UK)

Description

The new recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection for dose limits will be published this spring. The recommendations represent a comprehensive review of the state of knowledge of the effects of ionizing radiation, and incorporate this knowledge into a conceptual framework for radiological protection. The background to the recommendations is discussed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Engineering International
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
439
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
20, 22-23
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
22051183
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
DOSE LIMITS; ICRP; RADIATION PROTECTION; RECOMMENDATIONS
Descriptors DEC
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; SAFETY STANDARDS