The widespread acceptance of very similar radiation protection standards has truly been a triumph for the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). Stability and consistency in both philosophy and policy are vital elements in maintaining this important consensus. Nevertheless occasional fine-tuning of the Commission's recommendations is necessary so that they remain in consonance with current knowledge and new developments.
Revised: September 30, 2003 |
Published: January 1, 2002
Citation
Thomas R.H., J.C. McDonald, and E.P. Goldfinch. 2002.The ICRP and Dosimetry: (Glasnost) Redux.Radiation Protection Dosimetry 102, no. 3:195-200.PNNL-SA-36970.