Rados survey meter Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of radiation can the Rados detect?
Hazmat - Rados
A
- Standalone - Gamma & X-ray
- with Contamination Probe - Beta
2
Q
The Rados can be used to determine the position of the inner cordon, by identifying where radiation is at normal backround levels for dose rate. What is this figure?
Hazmat - Rados
A
0.2 micro Sievert / hour
3
Q
In a BA / GTCPS team, who should operate the Rados?
Hazmat - Rados
A
A dedicated operator should accompany all teams within the inner cordon, monitoring the dose rate.
4
Q
What has to be done before fitting the Contamination (Beta) probe?
Hazmat - Rados
A
Rados must be switched OFF
5
Q
With the contamination (Beta) probe attached, the display will change from Dose rate (micro Sieverts / Hr) to…
A
CPS - Counts per second
(kCPS - Kilo Counts per second if >999 CPS)
