Type testing of a new TLD for the UK Health Protection Agency.
The UK Health Protection Agency is currently commissioning a new personal dosimetry system based on the use of Harshaw two-element thermoluminescent dosemeter cards using LiF:Mg,Cu,P. Results of extensive type testing carried out with reference to IEC 61066, "Thermoluminescence Dosimetry Systems for Personal and Environmental Monitoring", have been presented.
Gilvin
P J
PJ
Radiation Protection Division, Health Protection Agency, Chilton, Didcot, OXON, UK. phil.gilvin@hpa-rp.org.uk
Baker
S T
ST
Daniels
T J
TJ
Eakins
J D
JD
McClure
D R
DR
Bartlett
D T
DT
Boucher
C
C
D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards*; D006113:United Kingdom