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DOSIMETER KIT [1 record]

Record 1 2003-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Emergency Management
DEF

An instrument used for measuring or evaluating the absorbed dose.

OBS

Examples are film badges, thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD), and pocket chambers, all used for personnel monitoring.

OBS

dosimeter: term standardized by ISO and officially approved by the Department of National Defence.

Key term(s)
  • radiation dosimeter
  • dosemeter kit

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Gestion des urgences
DEF

Appareil qui permet de mesurer la dose de rayonnements nocifs reçus par les personnes quotidiennement ou accidentellement exposées, dans les établissements de radiologie, radiothérapie, de manipulation d'isotopes radioactifs ou s'occupant de phénomènes nucléaires.

OBS

dosimètre : terme normalisé par l'ISO et uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
  • Radiografía (Medicina)
  • Gestión de emergencias
Key term(s)
  • aparato medidor de radioactividad
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