Analysis of NDA (nondestructive assay) instrument calibration data

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6914956

Sampson, T E; Goldman, A

This report discusses some of the many items that must be considered when analyzing the calibration data form nondestructive assay (NDA) instrumentation. Evaluating the effect of calibration errors on materials control and accountability requires careful consideration of many factors. Some of the topics discussed are the types of calibration curves, general types of standards and their applicability to actual measured samples, and data acquisition. The report emphasizes that knowledge of the characteristics of the NDA instrumentation must be applied during the calibration data analysis procedure. Examples illustrating these effects are presented using actual calibration data from in-field instruments measuring highly enriched uranium. 2 refs., 15 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6914956
• Report Number(s): LA-11316-MS; ON: DE88015060
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
DATA ACQUISITION
DATA ANALYSIS
ELEMENTS
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NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS
NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
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