Radiation Portal Monitor Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)?
A
Detect low levels of Radiation
2
Q
What type of radiation does the Radiation Portal Monitor detect?
A
Gamma and Neutron
3
Q
Name the two (2) reasons a primary officer would reset the
RPM.
A
Alert or instrument failure
4
Q
Under what two (2) conditions could the officer be unable to reset the system?
A
The sensors are blocked or a genuine system failure
5
Q
Identify the likely location of the source of radiation based on the
RPM printout. Location option: Front or Back and Driver Side or Passenger Side.
A
Be able to read the RPM printout, identify front/rear/which side
