NCRP Program Area Committee 6: Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry. Issue 2 (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simon, Steven L.; Zeman, Gary H.
• Is Part Of: Health physics. Volume 110:Issue 2(2016:Feb.)
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements -- biological indicators -- dose assessment -- dosimetry; Biophysics -- Periodicals; Health Physics -- periodicals; Radiation Protection -- periodicals; Radiotherapy -- periodicals; Medische fysica; Electronic journals; 612.01448
• DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000000405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-9078

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Program Area Committee (PAC) 6 of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements provides guidance for radiation measurements and dosimetry—one of the most fundamental scientific areas of the Council's expertise. Seminal reports published by PAC 6 over many decades have documented the scientific and technical foundations of radiation measurements and dosimetry for generations of radiation scientists and radiation protection professionals. Ongoing work of PAC 6 is driven by advancing technology, such as development of new types of instruments, biodosimetry and nanotechnology; by evolving understanding of radiation hazards, such as effects on the lens of the eye and risks as from some high-dose medical imaging procedures; and by new situations faced in the modern socio-political environment including radiological and nuclear threats. The activities of PAC 6 are intended to formulate and document the dosimetric framework for radiological science to address these ever-emerging challenges.