Dose algorithm determination for the Los Alamos National Laboratory personnel dosimetry system
One of the most important aspects of a TLD dosimetry system is the dose algorithm used to convert the signals from the badge reader to an estimate of a worker`s dose. It is now more important then ever to have an accurate algorithm to estimate dose well below regulatory limits. Dosimetry systems for DOE laboratories must meet minimum performance standards based on DOELAP criteria. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a dose algorithm for a new TLD dosimeter that has been developed at Los Alamos National Laboratories. It is expected that DOELAP testing will start in 1995. Initial results indicate that the system will be able to exceed the minimum performance criteria by a large margin. The enhanced ability of the dosimeter to determine beta, gamma, and neutron energies makes it very useful in the various radiation fields encountered at the laboratory.
- Research Organization:
- North Carolina Univ., Dept. of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Chapel Hill, NC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76OR00033
- OSTI ID:
- 672131
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/OR/00033-T784; ON: DE97053588; TRN: 99:000424
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: TH: Thesis (M.S.); PBD: 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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