Radiological Affairs Support Program

Question 1

State the different sources that would be required to have a Navy Radioactive Material Permit (NRMP).

Answer 1

1. NRC commissioned Radioactive Material (RAM)
2. Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)
3. Accelerator-generated RAM.

Types include: Gamma Radiography, RADIAC Calibration, Broad Scope Research, Analytical Measuring Instruments, Portable/Fixed Gauges, Commodities, General Industrial Miscellaneous.

Question 2

Names the two most common radioisotopes used in Gamma Radiography.

Answer 2

1. Iridium-192

2. Cobalt-60

Question 3

Identify two activities or shops where industrial radiation sources may be found.

Answer 3

Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory (NDT).

Radiation Calibration Laboratories (RADCAL)