IEEE N323-1978 pdf free.American National Standard Radiation Protection InstrumentationTest and Calibration.
This standard establishes calibration methods for portable radiation protection instruments used for detection andmeasurement of levels of ionizing radiation fields or levels of radioactive suface contamination.For purposes of thisstandard, portable radiation protection instnuments are those which are carried by hand to a specific facility or locationfor use.A lthough this standard is specific to portable radiation protection instrumentation, the basic calibrationprinciples may be applicable to radiation detection instrumentation in general.
Included within the scope of this standard are conditions，equipment, and techniques for calibration as well as thedegree of precision and accuracy required.Alpha, beta, photon, and neutron radiaions are considered. Passiveintegrating dosimetric devices such as film, Thermoluminescent, and chemical dosimeters are outside the scope of thisstandard, but the basic principles and intent may apply. In cases where integrating capability is included along withrate measurement or detection, this standard shall apply.
Throughout these criteria, four verbs have been used to indicae the degree of rigor intended by the specific criterion.“Shall” and “will indicate aminimum criterion that must be met, while “”should” and “would” indicate acriterion thatis recommended as good practice and is to be applied when practical.
The operational requirements of radiation protection instrumentation are set forth in the recommendations of variouscommissions amnd commitees [2],[3 ].Additionally, the user may establish the need for different or more restrictiverequirements.The ability to meet these requirements will depend not only on the instrument capabilities but also onperiodic recalibration, preventative maintenance, and testing of the instruments.
For the purpose of this standard, new instruments are assumed to have been evaluated by the manufacturer to assurethat the instruments are working properly.This evaluation, which is described in more detail by Zuemer amd Kathren[4] involves a measurement of the characteristics of the instrument under design conditions. The evaluation includesdetermination of some or all of the following characteristics.IEEE N323 pdf download.