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  • BS ISO 12789:2000

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    Reference neutron radiations. Characteristics and methods of production of simulated workplace neutron fields

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2008

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-05-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Simulated workplace neutron fields
    5 General requirements for the production of
      simulated workplace neutron spectra
    6 Characterization of simulated workplace
      neutron fields
    7 Fluence to dose-equivalent conversion
      coefficients
    8 Sources of uncertainty
    9 Expression and reporting of uncertainties
    Annex A (informative) Examples of simulated
            workplace neutron fields
    Bibliography

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    Gives guidance for producing and characterizing simulated workplace neutron fields that are to be used for calibrating neutron-measuring devices for radiation protection purposes. Both calculation and spectrometric measurement methods are discussed.

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    Committee NCE/2
    Development Note Supersedes 98/715894 DC. (05/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 8529-3:1998 Reference neutron radiations — Part 3: Calibration of area and personal dosimeters and determination of response as a function of energy and angle of incidence
    ISO 8529-2:2000 Reference neutron radiations Part 2: Calibration fundamentals of radiation protection devices related to the basic quantities characterizing the radiation field
    ISO 8529-1:2001 Reference neutron radiations Part 1: Characteristics and methods of production
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