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Title: External dose-rate conversion factors for calculation of dose to the public

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6953527· OSTI ID:6953527

This report presents a tabulation of dose-rate conversion factors for external exposure to photons and electrons emitted by radionuclides in the environment. This report was prepared in conjunction with criteria for limiting dose equivalents to members of the public from operations of the US Department of Energy (DOE). The dose-rate conversion factors are provided for use by the DOE and its contractors in performing calculations of external dose equivalents to members of the public. The dose-rate conversion factors for external exposure to photons and electrons presented in this report are based on a methodology developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. However, some adjustments of the previously documented methodology have been made in obtaining the dose-rate conversion factors in this report. 42 refs., 1 fig., 4 tabs.

Research Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety and Health, Washington, DC. Office of Environmental Guidance and Compliance
OSTI ID:
6953527
Report Number(s):
DOE/EH-0070; ON: DE88014691; TRN: 88-030899
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English