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
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2
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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

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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.

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4
Q

What has to be done before fitting the Contamination (Beta) probe?

Hazmat - Rados

A

Rados must be switched OFF

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5
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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)

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