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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA211901

Entities

People

  • E. Barnes
  • G. K. Riel
  • G. Zeman
  • J. C. Wang
  • Kimberly M. Wood

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Detectors
  • Dosimeters
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Neutron Beams
  • Neutrons
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Radiation Protection
  • Scattering
  • Standards
  • Surface Warfare
  • Thermal Neutrons
  • United States Naval Academy
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.