Radiation Protection Instruments
Practical ionising radiation measurement is essential for health physics. It enables the evaluation of protection measures, and the assessment of the radiation dose likely, or actually received by individuals. The provision of such instruments is normally controlled by law. In the UK it is the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999.
The measuring instruments for radiation protection are both "installed" (in a fixed position) and portable (hand-held or transportable).
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