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Record 1 - external organization data 1994-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

... a change in instrument response with respect to orientation of the instrument for constant exposure rate, excluding geotropism.

CONT

The meter to be calibrated shall: (1) be positioned on the jig to minimize geotropism, directional dependence, and non-uniformity of the calibration radiation beam across and through the detector volume ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Modification de la réponse de l'appareil selon son orientation par rapport au débit d'exposition constant, non compris le géotropisme.

CONT

Le gammamètre à étalonner doit : a) être placé sur le tréteau de manière à minimiser le géotropisme, la dépendance directionnelle et le manque d'uniformité du faisceau de rayonnement d'étalonnage à travers le volume du détecteur [...]

Spanish

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