Rados survey meter Flashcards
What kind of radiation can the Rados detect?
Hazmat - Rados
- Standalone - Gamma & X-ray
- with Contamination Probe - Beta
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
0.2 micro Sievert / hour
In a BA / GTCPS team, who should operate the Rados?
Hazmat - Rados
A dedicated operator should accompany all teams within the inner cordon, monitoring the dose rate.
What has to be done before fitting the Contamination (Beta) probe?
Hazmat - Rados
Rados must be switched OFF
With the contamination (Beta) probe attached, the display will change from Dose rate (micro Sieverts / Hr) to…
CPS - Counts per second
(kCPS - Kilo Counts per second if >999 CPS)