Radiation instrument calibration
It is a statutory requirement that all instruments used for the designation and monitoring of controlled or supervised areas are tested on a regular basis.
A calibration will determine the instruments response to a range of well-defined radiations under reference conditions. This provides the user with evidence that the instrument’s response is satisfactory. It will usually confirm whether the response curve provided in the manual or type test data is satisfactory for use.
A calibration certificate documents the completion of a successful calibration. Any limitations of either the calibration procedure or the performance of an instrument must be clearly stated on the certificate.
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Good practice online modules
- Practical radiation monitoring
- Practical radiation monitoring units
- Radiation monitoring strategy
- Choice of radiation instrument
- Radiation monitoring techniques
- Estimating surface radioactivity
- Radiation instrument calibration
- Uncertainties in radiation measurement
- Troubleshooting in radiation monitoring