Re: Microshield/Isoshield Codes

[dih@nucleus.ansto.gov.au (David Hambley)]

I concurr wholeheartedly with Bill Lipton's reply re Microshield.  I have
used the program extensively over recent years and found it a very easy and
flexible program to use.  It also has a good set of nuclide libraries.

David Hambley

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>I would highly recommend "Microshield."  It is easy to use and 
>well-documented.  Validation documentation is available, and I have found the 
>vendor, Grove Engineering, helpful when I called.  I don't think that 
>specialized training is needed, but you should carefully read the 
>documentation to be sure that you understand the notation, limitations, and 
>assumptions used. 
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>Bill Lipton 
>The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
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>I need to perform a variety of dose projections (best guesses) on sheilded
>and unsheilded odd shaped sources.  I would appreciate any feedback on the
>Microshield and Isoshield codes, including personal experience, contacts for
>purchasing these codes, and training workshops for these codes.  Thanks in
>advance,
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>Mike Lewandowski        mikelew@tis.eh.doe.gov
>Westinghouse/WIPP       (505)234-8419
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          David Hambley
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