Re: Minimum readings on exposure/dose rate instrument

[Ted de Castro <tdc@XRAYTED.COM>]

In general ..... 1/2 the least significant digit for digital or 1/2

least significant graduation on the scale used for analog - without

background considerations.





"Goff, Tom" wrote:

> 

>         I have seen many rad surveys showing readings less than some value

> (for example <0.5 mrem/hour)

> 

>         Does anyone have a listing of these lower limits or know a basis to

> determine them for various dose/exposure rate instruments?

> 

> Tom Goff

> WIPP ALARA Coordinator

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