Re: Idiot-proof survey meters

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

> Could anyone recommend a survey meter that could be used by minimally
> trained, scientifically illiterate persons?

You're already in trouble, and looking for serious consequences 
based on the above comment alone. Stratification of this one 
sentence makes me believe that:

(1) Minimal training is provided. That means that whatever 
measurements the individual observes, will they comprehend what 
the magnitude of what they're measuring .. means? 

(2) Will they be able to assess the working environment? Will they 
know enough to identify when the working dose rates have 
changed? 

(3) Are they going to rely on an "alarm" to keep them out of 
trouble? Very serious potential here!

(4) Scientifically illiterate means that they probably won't even 
know whether or not the instrument even measures the spectrum of 
interest!

(5) What about procedures? Do they exist? Are there training 
programs (even if minimal) where their understanding of the 
procedures is documented?

I'm not psychic, but, I see trouble ahead for this program.

Sandy Perle
E-Mail: sandyfl@earthlink.net 
Personal Website: http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/1205

"The object of opening the mind, as of opening 
the mouth, is to close it again on something solid"
              - G. K. Chesterton -
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