Determination of radon concentration levels in well water in Konya, Turkey.

abstract：:After the Chernobyl reactor accident wide areas of Belarus were contaminated with radioactive fallout. The verification and documentation of the long-term development of radiation doses is still going on. A population group of special concern are the children living in contaminated regions. The annual dose limit of 1 ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Hill P,Schläger M,Vogel V,Hille R,Nesterenko AV,Nesterenko VB

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The counting efficiency and detection limit of an in vivo thyroid 131I monitoring system using an imaging plate (IP) were estimated using an anthropomorphic thyroid neck phantom. The counting efficiency of the IP system was approximately constant for thyroid volumes between 11.7 and 20 ml and neck diameters between 10...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Hirota M,Saze T,Nishizawa K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In response to questions raised after the Gulf War about the health significance of exposure to depleted uranium (DU), the US Department of Defense initiated a study designed to provide an improved scientific basis for assessment of possible health effects on soldiers in vehicles struck by these munitions. As part of ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Parkhurst MA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multi-element thermoluminescence dosemeters (TLD), such as the Panasonic UD-809, are used in personal dosimetry. The Panasonic UD-809 dosemeter consists of one gamma sensitive and three neutron sensitive TLD elements with different filter materials. In this work, the neutron energy responses (the number of (n,alpha) r...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Veinot KG,Hertel NE

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the event of a criticality accident, not only the maximal doses received by the victims must be determined but it is also crucial to evaluate the doses to the different organs. With a neutron component, morphology is a key parameter in the organ dose calculation. As the simulation tools can be time consuming to pro...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Chevallier MA,Pontier JB,Morin H,Duluc M,Evo S,Letang E,Trompier F

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents the results of radon concentration measurements in drinking water from the municipal water supply system and private wells located in Baoji, China. The measurements were carried out on 69 samples. The mean values of tap water and well water were found to be 12 kBq m(-3) with a maximum of 18 kBq m(-...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Xinwei L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical X-ray films are continued to be the major image receptors in diagnostic radiology in India. About 9×10⁶ m² of medical X-ray films are used per annum for diagnostic imaging in India, and its magnitude may further increase as the number of diagnostic X-ray units is increasing rapidly. A national quality control ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Sharma R,Sharma SD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectrometric and dosimetric measurements were made around a cask containing spent fuel and a cask containing high-level radioactive waste at the Swiss intermediate waste and spent fuel storage facility. A Bonner sphere spectrometer, an LB 6411 neutron monitor and an Automess Szintomat 6134A were used to characterise ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Buchillier T,Aroua A,Bochud FO

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of large-geometry Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) devices has been assessed for both active and passive neutron dosimetry and use in radiotherapy environments. Neutron sensitivity has been enhanced with the use of polymeric cement surrounding the gate region. Neutron activati...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Price RA,Benson C,Joyce MJ,Kestell DJ,Silvie J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From feedback experience from recent radiation accident cases, in addition to biological dosimetry and physical dosimetry based on Monte Carlo calculations or experimental means, there is a need for complementary methods of dosimetry for radiation accident. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometry on bones o...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Trompier F,Bassinet C,Della Monaca S,Romanyukha A,Reyes R,Clairand I

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In paediatrics, the risks associated with ionising radiation should be a major concern, due to children's higher susceptibility to radiation effects. Measure entrance skin dose (ESD) in chest and pelvis X-ray projections and compare the results with the 'European guidelines on quality criteria for diagnostic radiograp...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Paulo G,Santos J,Moreira A,Figueiredo F

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the European Concerted Action SENTINEL 'Safety and Efficacy for New Techniques and Imaging using New Equipment to Support European Legislation', protocols for commissioning and constancy tests for dynamic digital flat detectors angiography units have been developed in order to harmonise practice among the Europ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Tsapaki V,Padovani R,Vano E,Schreiner A,Molfetas M,Neofotistou V,Kottou S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For accurate measurements of (220)Rn concentration with airflow-through scintillation cell method, a theoretical study was performed for discussing the influences of sampling flow rate, volumes of sampling tube and scintillation cell on the measurements. It is found that a high flow rate and a large inner volume of sc...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Tang F,Zhuo W,Zhao C,Chen B,Xu Y,He L

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of large-scale computed tomography (CT) patient dose surveys from the USA, UK and Germany undertaken during the period 1999-2001 were reviewed. The mean values for volume-weighted CT dose index (CTDI(vol)) and dose length product (DLP) were extracted. For head CT examinations, the reported values for the t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Martin CJ,Huda W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dose conversions were studied for dosimetry of atomic bomb survivors based upon electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements of tooth enamel. Previously analysed data had clarified that the tooth enamel dose could be much larger than other organ doses from a low-energy photon exposure. The radiation doses to other organ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Takahashi F,Sato K

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The entrance surface dose (ESD) (skin dose) and its variation due to overlapping radiation fields at mammography have been experimentally investigated on patients during two-view mammography screening examinations of both breasts and on phantoms of silicon gel. Measurements were done using multiple thermoluminescence ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Adliene D,Cibulskaite I,Laurikaitiene J,Adlys G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work is to calculate the absorbed dose to matter due to neutrons in the 5-150 MeV energy range. Materials involved in the calculations are Al2O3, CaSO4 and CaS, which may be used as dosemeters and have already been studied for their luminescent properties. The absorbed dose is assumed to be mainly due ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Wrobel F,Benabdesselam M,Iacconi P,Lapraz D

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study identified occupational factors associated with radiation exposure in Korea. Survey data of 16 037 workers from 2016 to 2017, including lifestyle factors and occupational characteristics, were combined with the National Dose Registry. Higher average annual doses were observed in groups exhibiting health ris...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kim J,Seo S,Lee DN,Park S,Im KJ,Park S,Jin YW

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents the results of 222Rn in 24 sources of mineral water, 54 samples from different captured natural springs and drillings. 222Rn determination was performed by direct measurement using Alpha Guard with Aqua Kit. The results for the TDS, anions (F-, Cl-, SO42-), cations (Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+), pH and tempera...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kamenova-Totzeva RM,Totzev AV,Kotova RM,Ivanova-Teneva GR

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics of sodium chloride (NaCl), known as common salt, used for cooking purposes (iodised salt), have been studied in the present paper considering its usage as an 'accidental dosemeter' in the case of a nuclear fallout. TL characteristics of common salt have been examined under e...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Murthy KV,Pallavi SP,Rahul G,Patel YS,Sai Prasad AS,Elangovan D

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper deals with the physical skull phantoms Bundesinstitut fuer Strahlenschutz and BPAM-001, which are used in order to calibrate in vivo detection systems for estimation of (241)Am activity in the skeleton. Their voxel models were made and used in the Monte Carlo simulations. The results of the simulation were c...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Vrba T

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doses received by Cuban population due to exposure to the environmental sources of radiation were studied for their evaluation. Estimations of doses from the different components of the total dose were obtained and published. From the results obtained estimations of total doses to Cuban population from environmental r...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Tomás Zerquera J,Prendes Alonso M,Díaz Rizo O

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Planning and preparation in advance for radiological emergencies can help to minimise potential public health and environmental threats if and when an actual emergency occurs. During the planning process, emergency response organisations think through how they would respond to each type of incident and the resources t...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Yusof MA,Ali HM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid proliferation of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scanners in preclinical small animal studies has created a need for a method on scanner performance evaluation and scan parameter optimisation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the performance of the scanner with a dedicated micro-CT phantom. ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Eloot L,Buls N,Covens P,Willekens I,Lahoutte T,de Mey J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:223Ra is a radiopharmaceutical used as unsealed source in nuclear medicine. In the case of staff inhalation contamination of 223Ra, methods to estimate the committed effective dose should be chosen with care. Three methods are available: whole-body measurement and gamma spectrometry for urine or faeces samples. Consid...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Saurat D,Aupée O,Gontier E,Métivier D,Cazoulat A,Lecompte Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of radiation dosemeters that are issued by approved individual monitoring services generally meet international standards, with typical results within a few tens of per cent of the reference value. Experienced dosimetry practitioners will understand the uncertainties and treat monitoring results with d...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Gilvin P,McWhan A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This communication describes two new instruments, based on multiple active thermal neutron detectors arranged within a single moderator, that permit to unfold the neutron spectrum (from thermal to hundreds of MeV) and to determine the corresponding integral quantities with only one exposure. This makes them especially...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Gómez-Ros JM,Bedogni R,Bortot D,Domingo C,Esposito A,Introini MV,Lorenzoli M,Mazzitelli G,Moraleda M,Pola A,Sacco D

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison is presented of particular methods of exposure in the first year after the Chernobyl disaster and ten years later. This comparison shows that the population exposure due to the presence of radiocaesium in the environment results from the presence of caesium contained in the soil, which provides 68% of the...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Zalewski M,Kapala J,Tomczak M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We applied circular dichroism (CD) spectral analysis to obtain the secondary structure of the DNA repair protein XRCC4, with a focus on its C-terminus. Using synchrotron radiation as a light source across a wide range of wavelengths, including vacuum ultraviolet (UV) light from 180 to 200 nm and UV light from 200 to 2...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Nishikubo K,Izumi Y,Matsumoto Y,Fujii K,Matsuo K,Yokoya A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is shown how the decision threshold, the detection limit and the limits of a coverage interval - summarily called the characteristic limits - and, in addition, the best estimate and the associated standard uncertainty of a non-negative radiation measurand are to be calculated by using the Monte Carlo (MC) method in...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Weise K,Kanisch G,Michel R,Schläger M,Schrammel D,Täschner M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00