Dose Equivalent LiF TLD (Thermoluminescent Dosimeter) Neutron and Photon Area Monitor

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Abstract:

A passive area monitor has been demonstrated that can measure neutron and gamma-ray dose equivalents. The Monitor combines the neutron moderator shield of a Snoopy remeter with a Lithium Fluoride TLD thermal neutron and gamma-ray detector. This area monitor can be a valuable aid in evaluating personnel LiF TLD albedo neutron dosimeter exposures. Calibrated with PuBe, the Monitor will read the actual neutron dose equivalent -60 160 percent over the neutron energy range from thermal to 14 MeV. Calibrated with Cobalt 60, the Monitor will read the actual gamma-ray dose equivalent from -40 to 0 percent from 38 keV to Cobalt 60. Keywords Radiation monitor, Photons, Remeter.

Author(s):
Riel, G. K. ; Barnes, E. ; Wood, K. ; Wang, J. C. ; Zeman, G.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL SURFACE WEAPONS CENTER WHITE OAK LAB SILVER SPRING MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1977-1984
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NSWC-TR-88-234
Monitor Series:
NSWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*GAMMA RAYS, *NEUTRONS, *DOSIMETERS, *THERMOLUMINESCENCE, DOSAGE, GAMMA COUNTERS, PHOTONS, MONITORS, RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES, RADIATION DOSAGE, COBALT, ALBEDO, NEUTRON COUNTERS, NEUTRON DETECTORS, PASSIVE SYSTEMS, DETECTORS, LITHIUM FLUORIDES, THERMAL PROPERTIES, RADIATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology, Nuclear Instrumentation
Keyword(s):
PHOTON AREA MONITORS, PHOTON MONITORS, THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETERS, RADIATION MONITORS, REMMETERS, COBALT 60, PE63442N
Report Date:
1988 Sep 01