Assessing the dose received by the victims of a radiological dispersal device with Geiger-Mueller detectors

Assessing the dose received by the victims of a radiological dispersal device with Geiger-Mueller detectors

This research investigates the use of G-M counters to triage the individuals who have been exposed to a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD). Upon being exposed to an RDD, inhalation of the airborne radionuclide is a method which someone can receive a considerable amount of dose. Bioassay via analysi...

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Main Author: Manger, Ryan Paul
Published: Georgia Institute of Technology 2008
Subjects:
Geiger-Mueller
GM
Radiological dispersal device
MCNP
Dosimetry
Detection
RDD
Dirty bombs
Geiger-Müller counters
Radiation dosimetry
Monte Carlo method
Mathematical models
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24653

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