Screening Of Humans For Security Purposes Using Ionizing Radiation Scanning Systems National Council On Radiation Protection Measurement by National Council On Radiation Protection & Measurement 9780929600789, 9780929600918, 9781601193889, 0929600789, 0929600916, 1601193882 instant download after payment.

This report presents radiation protection advice concerning ionizing radiation-producing devices that are being evaluated for various uses in screening of humans for the purpose of security. Chief among the devices being evaluated at the present time are scanning systems that utilize x-rays. This Commentary primarily addresses systems utilizing ionizing radiation, but also describes briefly some systems under consideration that utilize nonionizing radiation.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Summary
2. Introduction
3. Description of Scanners
4. Scanning System Usage
5. Summary of Ionizing Radiation Detriment
6. Summary of the NCRP System of Radiation Protection
7. Application of the NCRP System of Dose Limitation to Scanners
8. Training
• 9. Communication of Information Related to Scanner Safety
10. Conclusions
Appendix A: Additional Background on Ionizing Radiation Detriment
• References
• The NCRP
• NCRP Commentaries