A New mobile whole-body counter for measurement of internal contamination in Finland

摘要

The internal radiation exposure of radiation workers and members of the public is determined using both in-vivo and bioassay measurements. STUK - Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority has obtained a new mobile whole-body counter for measurements of internal contamination. The new mobile whole-body counter is used to assess the internal exposure of radiation workers and the exposure of the Finnish public. This unit can also be mobilised in emergency situations. The need for assessing internal radiation doses in emergency situations is evident which has been demonstrated after the accidents in e.g. Brasil and Ukraina.