Thermoluminescence dosimetry: environmental monitoring near nuclear reactor sites. [75 references]

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1976.4328444· OSTI ID:7347029

Burke, G deP

The application of thermoluminescence dosimetry to environmental monitoring, particularly in the vicinity of nuclear facilities, is discussed. The results of an intercomparison of TLDs and simultaneous TLD and ionization chamber measurements are presented. Techniques for interpreting measurements made in the environs of nuclear facilities are discussed and data are given demonstrating the application of these techniques for isolating exposures attributable to the operation of these facilities. The requirements of an ANSI Standard on environmental applications are summarized and the major features of commercial TLD systems discussed. Included is a short bibliography of general references, studies of the properties of phosphors and publications on the problems of environmental measurements.

• Research Organization: Energy Research and Development Administration, New York
• OSTI ID: 7347029
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Vol. NS-23:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENT
RADIATION MONITORING
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSEMETERS
PERFORMANCE
QUALITY ASSURANCE
STANDARDS
THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETRY
USES
DOSEMETERS
DOSIMETRY
LUMINESCENT DOSEMETERS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MONITORING
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