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Results and analysis of an intercomparisons study for individual monitoring services of Latin American and Caribbean regions.

  • Published In: Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 2023, v. 199, n. 15. P. 1739 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Khoury, Helen; Menchaca, Ignacio; Andres, Pablo; Barros, Vinicius de; Silva, Everton; Alonso, Thessa; Molina, Daniel; Noguera, Gerardo; Videla, Ricardo; Rubio, José; Bastidas, Byron; Quintero, Claudia; Castillo, R; Castillo, Andrea; Kawas, Nabil; Grant, Charles; Garcia, Ana Laura; Martinez, Edwars; Mora, Juan; Suarez, Rodolfo Cruz 3 of 3

Abstract

This article presents the results of the 2020-Euradose whole-body dosemeter intercomparison exercise for photon radiation, involving 18 personal dosimetry laboratories from 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through project RLA9088, the study assessed the performance of thermoluminescent dosimetry (TLD) systems and one optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) system against ISO 14146:2018 standards. Findings indicate that 93.4% of dose measurements were within acceptable limits, with 88% of laboratories meeting the standard's requirements, although some laboratories showed under- or overestimation at specific radiation energies. Participation in this exercise enabled regional laboratories to benchmark their dosimetry quality, ensure compliance with international standards, and identify areas for calibration improvement.

Additional Information

  • Source:Radiation Protection Dosimetry. 2023/10, Vol. 199, Issue 15, p1739
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:01448420
  • DOI:10.1093/rpd/ncad042
  • Accession Number:172915492
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