[Fwd: dosimeters]

[Serge <serg@novatex.lt>]

Clement, Christopher wrote:
> 
> Radsafers:
> 
> I'm interested in finding out what my options are for external
> dosimeters.  Normal TLD's really don't seem to fit my requirements.  I
> need to measure fairly low doses, hopefully down to 10 uSv or less above
> background over periods ranging from one working day to several weeks.
> An uncertainty on the order of 10%-20% or so at these low levels is good
> enough for my purposes.  The dosimeters have to be convenient to wear
> and direct reading is preferred in order to avoid the expense and
> inconvenience of a reader.
> 
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Christopher H. Clement
> Scientific Specialist / Radiation Protection Program Manager
> Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office
> Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
> clementc@aecl.ca

Dear Christopher,

You can try Personal Alarm Dosimeter RAD-50 produced by RADOS (Finland).
Dose Range: 1 uSv - 9.99 Sv
Energy response: Hp(IO), 60 keV - 3 MeV, better than 25%
Detector: energy compensated Si-Diode
Digital Display
Dim: 78 x 67 x 22 mm
Weight: 80 g

Serge Astrachankin    serg@novatex.lt
ex Radiation Safety Officer 
Nuclear-powered icebreaker "RUSSIA"

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