Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Facility Radiation Protection Survey for Homestead AFB, FL

Abstract

A radiation protection survey of the shielded NDI facility at Homestead ARB was conducted. The NDI facility used a Lorad LPX-160 x-ray unit for inspections. In addition, a survey of the Class IIIa lasers was included in the assessment. The survey was performed in accordance with T.O. 33B-1-1 and applicable Air Force standards. The NDI facility was recertified as a "Shielded Facility."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2012
Accession Number
ADA567023

Entities

People

  • Michael Ames
  • Samuel Ortiz
  • Zahid Sulaiman

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimeters
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Inspection
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection
  • Safety
  • Shielding
  • Standards
  • X Ray Tubes
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy