scope:

This standard is designed to provide guidance for routine personal neutron dosimetry. It is applicable for neutrons with energies ranging from thermal to values less than 20 MeV. This standard applies to devices worn by individuals, as contrasted with handheld or fixed-area instrumentation. It does not apply to dosimetry necessary for extremity monitoring or for criticality accidents. This standard also includes factors governing the use of dosimeters for proper determination of the personal neutron dose equivalent.

Purpose

This standard defines the requirements for selection of a personal neutron dosimetry system, specifies the requirements for using the dosimeter in the neutron environment, and specifies requirements for the calibration of the dosimeters. The standard is designed to complement the ANSI/HPS N13.11 American National Standard for Dosimetry, Personnel Dosimetry Performance - Criteria for Testing. [HPSSC/ANSI N13.11 1993]