Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family, 2nd Edition by Arthur Bradley

Author:Arthur Bradley [Bradley, Arthur]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2011-06-30T04:00:00+00:00

Portable radiation dosimeter (Wikimedia Commons/Prolineserver)

DOSIMETERS

In the event of a nearby radiological disaster, such as a dirty bomb or nuclear power facility accident, it is important to monitor the cumulative dose to which you are exposed. This can be accomplished through blood work analysis (i.e., biodosimetry) or by using portable radiation dosimeters. There are many types of dosimeters available, including pen-shaped units that fit in your pocket and pager units that clip to your belt. An inexpensive alternative is the RADSticker™, a postage-stamp-sized dosimeter developed through funding from numerous government organizations. RADStickers™ are a type of self-indicating instant radiation alert dosimeter (SIRAD).251 They are constructed of a radiation-sensitive material that quickly changes color when exposed to radiation. The greater the dose, the darker the color change. By comparing the color strip to a reference chart, the wearer can quickly determine his level of total radiation exposure (anywhere from 25 to 1,000 rad).

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