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IEEE/ANSI N42.43-2006

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American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and Transportable Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security
Available format(s)

PDF

Superseded date

23-07-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

23-04-2007

1 Overview
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 General
   3.2 Definitions of particular relevance to ANSI N42.43
4 General considerations
   4.1 Evaluation of monitors
   4.2 Meeting performance specifications
   4.3 Units and uncertainties
   4.4 Special word usage
   4.5 Standard test conditions
   4.6 Tests performed under standard test conditions
   4.7 Tests performed with variation of influence quantities
   4.8 Statistical fluctuations
5 Design requirements
   5.1 General characteristics
   5.2 Physical configuration
   5.3 Data storage
   5.4 Indication features
   5.5 Occupancy and speed sensors for vehicle monitors
   5.6 Markings
   5.7 Power supply
   5.8 Protection of switches
   5.9 Effective range of measurement
   5.10 Software and data analysis
   5.11 Operating parameters
6 Radiological tests
   6.1 General
   6.2 Speed of moving sources or mobile system
   6.3 Evaluation distances
   6.4 Fixed object tests
   6.5 Detector response
   6.6 Reference gamma radiation
   6.7 False alarm test
   6.8 Detector response to gamma radiation
   6.9 Detector response to neutron radiation
   6.10 Overload test
   6.11 Neutron indication in the presence of photons
   6.12 Background effects - monitor is stationary during use
   6.13 Background effects - monitor is mobile during use
   6.14 Radionuclide identification - when provided
   6.15 Determination of full-energy-peak efficiency
   6.16 Determination of full width-half maximum (FWHM)
        (spectroscopic monitors only)
7 Environmental performance requirements
   7.1 Ambient temperature
   7.2 Relative humidity
   7.3 Moisture and dust protection
8 Electrical and electromagnetic performance requirements
   8.1 Radio frequency (RF)
   8.2 Radiated emissions
   8.3 AC line voltage operation
   8.4 Battery life-time
   8.5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
   8.6 Conducted disturbances induced by bursts and radio frequencies
   8.7 Surges and oscillatory waves
9 Mechanical performance requirements
   9.1 Microphonics/impact
   9.2 Vibration
   9.3 Mechanical shock
10 Documentation
   10.1 Type test report
   10.2 Certification
   10.3 Operation and maintenance manual
Annex A (informative) Diagram of mounting dimensions for
        Radionuclide Identifying Portal Monitors

Describes the operational and performance requirements for transportable and/or mobile radiation monitors used in homeland security applications.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
45
PublisherName
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Status
Superseded
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