Revised schema for performing diagnostic x-ray shielding calculations

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Health Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-198601000-00009· OSTI ID:5843242

McGuire, E L

This paper presents a method for performing diagnostic x-ray shielding calculations which is somewhat different than that given in NCRP Report No. 49. The method computes exposure at the location to be shielded from multiple sources of radiation in the room and accounts for differences in transmission characteristics of leakage and primary/scatter radiation. Also discussed in the paper is a method for determining shielding credit for existing common structural materials. Methods and results derived in the paper are then discussed and compared with NCRP Report No. 49.

• Research Organization: John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, Little Rock, AR
• OSTI ID: 5843242
• Journal Information: Health Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Health Phys.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN HLTPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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