Develop real-time dosimetry concepts and instrumentation for long term missions
Abstract
The development of a rugged portable instrument to evaluate dose and dose equivalent is described. A tissue-equivalent proportional counter simulating a 2 micrometer spherical tissue volume was operated satisfactorily for over a year. The basic elements of the electronic system were designed and tested. And finally, the most suitable mathematical technique for evaluating dose equivalent with a portable instrument was selected. Design and fabrication of a portable prototype, based on the previously tested circuits, is underway.
- Publication:
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Technical Progress Report
- Pub Date:
- May 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982pnl..reptR....B
- Keywords:
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- Dosimeters;
- Electronic Equipment;
- Proportional Counters;
- Analysis (Mathematics);
- Fabrication;
- Portable Equipment;
- Prototypes;
- Systems Engineering;
- Instrumentation and Photography