Re: "Idiot Proof" Computer Codes

[7pe@ornl.gov (Phil V. Egidi)]

Radsafers,
I too must add my concern about Mr. Bradleys assertion that RESRAD codes
are idiot proof.  Far from it.  The RESRAD codes now may have a nice
windows interface, but one may generate erroneous results if not used
properly.  As with any model - garbage in/garbage out.  I highly recommend
RESRAD users take the free training classes offered by Argonne.  They are
well worth the time, and you will certainly leave the courses with a better
understanding of the codes.

just my two cents,
Phil Egidi
ORNL/GJ
7pe@ornl.gov



At 03:32 PM 2/22/99 -0600, you wrote:
>>>> Ed Bradley <edward.w.bradley@cwix.com> 02/22 1:30 PM wrote:>>>
>To expand on two previous threads, i.e., idiot proof survey meters and
>Certification, may I add that it is my personal opinion that the RESRAD
>family of codes are idiot proof computer codes for engineers and scientists
>that try to pass themselves off as Health Physicists.
>
>RESRAD codes provide compliance calculations for the free release of soil
>and structures and have no place for individuals doing serious radionuclides
>biosphere modeling.
>
>Ed Bradley
>edward.w.bradley@cwix.com 
><<<<<<<<<<
>
>Ed,
>
>I respectfully disagree. 
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