October 1, 1999
Journal Article

ISO Recommended Reference Radiations for the Calibration and Proficiency Testing of Dosemeters and Dose-Rate Meters used in Radiation Protection

Abstract

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) prepares and revises standards specifying the requirements for photon, beta and neutron reference radiations to be used in radiation protection suitable for the calibration of personal and area dosimeters and for contamination monitors. The reference radiations are also specified for determining the response of the instruments as a function of radiation energy and angle of incidence. Radionuclide sources, X-ray facilities, reactors and accelerators are considered as radiation sources to cover the wide range of radiation types and energies. The standards must be able to be applied by primary and secondary standard dosimetry laboratories.

Revised: August 23, 2019 | Published: October 1, 1999

Citation

Bohn J., W.G. Alberts, K.L. Swinth, C. Soares, J.C. McDonald, I. Thompson, and H.M. Kramer. 1999. ISO Recommended Reference Radiations for the Calibration and Proficiency Testing of Dosemeters and Dose-Rate Meters used in Radiation Protection. Radiation Protection Dosimetry 86, no. 2:87-105. PNNL-SA-32233. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a032936