Re: SI-units for radiation and activity

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

And what does this have to do with "added" safety value? Will we 
improve the methodology for protecting the populace, perform a better 
survey, produce a better dose report?

While I agree that a standardized system would be beneficial, one 
must also consider the cost benefit for change, or for not changing. 
It's more than just a few units printed on a paper. There are 
instrument changes required, algorithms, regulations, procedures, and 
on and on. Is this warranted at this point in time? With the other 
issues we are dealing with, as simple as LNT and other minor issues, 
the changes you are asking for appear to be miniscule, and not worthy 
of much attention, at THIS time. Perhaps later ... it should and will 
be considered.

Or, is the question being asked since YOU have a problem 
distinguishing between SI-units and OUR current method?

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