IEC 62438:2010

FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and nomenclature
4 General system configuration
5 General requirements
6 Classification of the performance characteristics
7 General test procedures
8 General performance specification and testing requirement
9 Scintillation based detector module requirements
10 High purity germanium (HPGE) detector requirements
11 Neutron detector requirements
12 Specific test for preamplifier and ADC modules for
   spectrum-capable detectors
13 Spectral specifications and test requirements for
   spectrum capable detectors
14 Data logging
15 Installation requirement minimising shielding from the
   platform for internally mounted detectors
16 Additional requirements
17 Documentation
18 Safety requirements
Annex A (informative) Data processing
Annex B (informative) A typical analysis scenario for natural
                      (K(potassium) U(uranium) T(thorium))
                      extraction only
Annex C (informative) Structured sampling plans for reference
                      soils
Annex D (informative) Mechanical performance requirements
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IEC 62438:2010 is applicable to mobile radiation detection systems used for the detection, quantification and identification of photon and/or neutron emitters in the environment. This includes point and distributed radiation sources. The object of this standard is to:
- establish minimum requirements for the instrumentation;
- establish requirements for deployment and operations;
- provide test and calibration methods; and
- provide guidance to procurement for appropriate equipment. This standard cancels and replaces IEC 61134, issued in 1992. The scope of IEC 61134 was restricted to exploration for geological deposits of potassium, uranium and thorium. IEC 62438:2010 incorporates the range of currently available detector technologies and incorporates neutron monitoring. This standard also relates to a wide range of mobile platform applications including environmental, emergency response, security in addition to geological.