title: A survey of physical dosimetry to date and in the near future: Part 2. Review of commercially available products.
abstract: This article summarizes the status of physical dosimetry for the occupational worker. The review of commercially available physical dosimetry systems was limited to the following technologies: thermoluminescent dosimeters, electronic personnel dosimeters, optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters, and direction ion storage dosimeters. Product reviews were limited to the top models and largest commercial manufacturers in each category. The physical principles of each dosimeter type are discussed. Information was gathered from journal literature, by direct experience, and by inviting six commercial vendors to present their newest technologies. Each system was found to have strengths and weaknesses. Many of the technologies presented by major vendors were still in development and thus could be considered near-future systems.
authors.affiliation: Naval Dosimetry Center, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889-5614, USA.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Cassata
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry