Fundamentals is subdivided into Sources of Radiation, Biological Effects, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Units and Terminology.

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1 NRRPT Exam Review Class - an intensive 5-day class designed to prepare the candidate to successfully pass the NRRPT Exam. The course concentrates on the basic tools the candidate needs to successfully pass the NRRPT exam. This class is also an excellent refresher class. The 150 question NRRPT exam covers broad-based radiation protection knowledge of; Accelerators, University Health Physics, Medical Health Physics, Power Reactors, Government Radiological Facilities, Radioactive Waste Disposal, Transportation of Radioactive Material, Fundamentals, and Regulatory Requirements. Three general categories in the exam are; Applied Radiation Protection, Detection and Measurements, and Fundamentals. Applied Radiation Protection is subdivided into Survey and Inspections, Emergency Preparedness, Evaluating Internal and External Exposures and Controls, Prescribed Dosimetry and Radiation Equipment, Contamination Control, Radioactive Material Control and Transportation, Guides and Regulations, and Procedures and Programs (ALARA). Detection and Measurement is subdivided into Analytical Methods, Instrument Calibration and Maintenance, Personnel Dosimetry, and Equipment Operation. Fundamentals is subdivided into Sources of Radiation, Biological Effects, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Units and Terminology. We concentrate on the knowledge and skill sets the NRRPT has established for exam candidates. Our training test bank provides 9 individual full exams (1,350 questions and answers) for the attendees to practice. Each of the questions in our test bank explains why each correct answer is correct and why each incorrect answer is incorrect. The attendees will see WHY the correct answer is correct and not simply A or B or C or D or E. And the attendees also see WHY answers A, B, C, D, or E is NOT correct. Our training and our comprehensive question test bank ensures the attendee will have the knowledge and skills to pass the NRRPT exam. Rules of thumb and simplified mathematics for problem solving are covered in depth. Material for our classes comes from; Cember, H. Introduction to Health Physics Gollnick, D. Basic Radiation Protection Technology Moe, H., Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training, ANL Radiological Health Handbook, 1970, US Government Printing Office. Turner, J E. Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection Shleien, B. The Health Physics and Radiological Health Handbook Chart of the Nuclides CFRs 10 CFR 19, 10CFR 20, 10 CFR 30, 10 CFR 34, 10 CFR 35, 10 CFR 835, DOE Order 448.1, 49 CFR , and applicable Nuregs

2 We provide our NRRPT Exam Prep software, applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We also provide printed copies of the latest edition of Dan Gollnick s Basic Radiation Protection Technology, the 1970 Radiological Health Handbook, and Moe s Operational Health Physics Training. We have 49 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities,

3 Radiation Detector Fundamentals - a 4-day hands-on class that gives the attendees a firm grounding in the understanding of radiation detector theory and practice. The focus is on hand-held radiation detectors, how they work, how to best use them, interferences, and operating limitations. GM, ion chamber, gas-proportional, solidstate silicon, and scintillator detectors are covered in detail. This class uses several types of detectors and various unaccountable radioactive sources. The attendees will handle ion chamber instruments, GM pancake detectors, GM beta/gamma detectors, air-proportional detectors, gas-proportional detectors, ZnS scintillators, plastic scintillators, NaI scintillators, and solid-state silicon detectors. Publicly available unaccountable quantities of Cs-137, Po-210, Tl-204, Fe-55, C-14, Sr\Y-90, Co-60, Ba-133, Cd-109, Co-57, Mn-54. Na-22, Zn-65, K-40, Eu-152, Am-241, and tritium sources will be used to demonstrate the detectors response to isotopes of interest and interfering radiations. Basic unit conversions, detector efficiency, inverse square rule, attenuation coefficients, beta back-scatter, dead-time, channel cross-talk, detection limits (LLC, LLD, MDA, MDCR, MDDR), uncertainty (including expanded uncertainty), Normal Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Chi-square, Chauvenet s Criterion, Student s t-test, and Control Charts are presented. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities, We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost.

4 Networking Advanced Radiation Instrumentation - this 4-day hands-on class presents the latest in Intelligent Instrumentation and the Networking of those instruments. Attendees will work with instruments from two leading radiation instrument manufacturers. Attendees will also set up instrument networks using both wired and wireless systems. This class uses several types of detectors and various unaccountable radioactive sources. The attendees will set up ion chamber instruments, GM pancake detectors, GM beta/gamma detectors, air-proportional detectors, gas-proportional detectors, ZnS scintillators, plastic scintillators, NaI scintillators, and solid-state silicon detectors on networks. Publicly available unaccountable quantities of Cs-137, Po-210, Tl-204, Fe- 55, C-14, Sr\Y-90, Co-60, Ba-133, Cd-109, Co-57, Mn-54. Na-22, Zn-65, K-40, Eu-152, Am-241, and tritium sources will be used to demonstrate the detectors response to isotopes of interest and interfering radiations. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities, We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD are included at no additional cost.

5 Mathematics Review for Radiation Protection Professionals - this 4-day hands-on class covers the formulas, equations, and rules of thumb radiation professionals need in their occupation. This class is geared towards the senior field and laboratory technicians who need to brush up on their math skills. Basic unit conversions, detector efficiency, inverse square rule, attenuation coefficients, beta back-scatter, dead-time, channel cross-talk, detection limits (LLC, LLD, MDA, MDCR, MDDR), uncertainty (including expanded uncertainty), Normal Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Chi-square, Chauvenet s Criterion, Student s t-test, and Control Charts are presented. The attendees will work through these and many more exercises using data collected from various radiation detectors used in the class demonstrations. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities, We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD are included at no additional cost.

6 Radiation Protection Techniques for Emergency Responders - this 4-day hands-on class provides the necessary techniques the emergency responder can use to protect themselves and others from radiation exposure. Techniques presented include basic stay-time estimations, dose reduction, shielding, perimeter setup, respiratory protection, and ALARA implementation. This class uses several types of detectors and various unaccountable radioactive sources. The attendees will handle ion chamber instruments, GM pancake detectors, GM beta/gamma detectors, air-proportional detectors, gas-proportional detectors, ZnS scintillators, plastic scintillators, NaI scintillators, and solid-state silicon detectors. Publicly available unaccountable quantities of Cs-137, Po-210, Tl-204, Fe-55, C-14, Sr\Y-90, Co-60, Ba-133, Cd-109, Co-57, Mn-54. Na-22, Zn-65, K-40, Eu-152, Am-241, and tritium sources will be used to demonstrate the detectors response to isotopes of interest and interfering radiations. The use of highly sensitive gamma detectors allows the class to simulate real conditions while not being exposed to unacceptable levels of radiation. Basic unit conversions, detector efficiency, inverse square rule, attenuation coefficients, beta back-scatter, dead-time, channel cross-talk, detection limits (LLC, LLD, MDA, MDCR, MDDR), uncertainty (including expanded uncertainty), Normal Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Chi-square, Chauvenet s Criterion, Student s t-test, and Control Charts are presented. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD are included at no additional cost.

7 Radiation Instrument Calibration this 5-day hands-on class gives the attendees a firm grounding in the understanding of radiation detector theory and practice. The focus is on hand-held radiation detectors, how they work, how to best use them, interferences, and operating limitations. GM, ion chamber, gas-proportional, solidstate silicon, and scintillator detectors are covered in detail. This class uses several types of detectors and various unaccountable radioactive sources. The attendees will handle ion chamber instruments, GM pancake detectors, GM beta/gamma detectors, air-proportional detectors, gas-proportional detectors, ZnS scintillators, plastic scintillators, NaI scintillators, and solid-state silicon detectors. Publicly available unaccountable quantities of Cs-137, Po-210, Tl-204, Fe-55, C-14, Sr\Y-90, Co-60, Ba-133, Cd-109, Co-57, Mn-54. Na-22, Zn-65, K-40, Eu-152, Am-241, and tritium sources will be used to demonstrate the detectors response to isotopes of interest and interfering radiations. Basic unit conversions, detector efficiency, inverse square rule, attenuation coefficients, beta back-scatter, dead-time, channel cross-talk, detection limits (LLC, LLD, MDA, MDCR, MDDR), uncertainty (including expanded uncertainty), Normal Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Chi-square, Chauvenet s Criterion, Student s t-test, and Control Charts are presented. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST Handbook 150, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We also provide printed copies of the latest edition of Dan Gollnick s Basic Radiation Protection Technology, the 1970 Radiological Health Handbook, and Moe s Operational Health Physics Training. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities,

8 Development of Quality Manuals in accordance with ANSI/IEC/ISO and ISO 9001 this 4 day hands-on class assists the attendees in developing their own Quality Manuals as outlined in the ANSI and ISO standards. The goal is that at the end of this class the attendees will have a nearly complete Quality Manual ready for final review and issuance. Examples of Quality Manuals used by nationally known calibration laboratories and radioactive source manufacturing facilities are used during this 4 day class. Those examples and the attendees draft Quality Manuals are compared to the criteria stated in the ANSI and ISO standards. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST Handbook 150, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities,

9 Air Monitoring in Nuclear Facilities This 5-day hands-on course provides an in-depth understanding of the requirements and methods of air sampling and monitoring in nuclear facilities. It presents current methods and equipment for addressing these requirements. The course is organized into five main topics; (1) basic fundamentals of air sampling and monitoring, (2) air sampling and monitoring regulatory requirements, (3) methods of extracting representative samples from stacks, ducts, the environment, and work areas, (4) equipment used for air sampling and monitoring, and (5) hands-on use of air sampling and monitoring equipment including analysis methods and algorithms, detection levels, interferences, and limitations. Basic fundamentals of air sampling and monitoring includes basic calculations, interferences, and limitations of air sampling and monitoring systems. Types of air sampling pumps discussed and demonstrated are rotary vane, centrifugal, diaphragm, and ejectors. Air sample flow controllers such as throttling valves, mass flow controllers, critical flow orifices, and pinch valves are demonstrated. Air sampling rate meters such as dp gauges, mass flow meters, and rotameters are demonstrated. An overview of the requirements of 10 CFR 20 (Standards for Protection Against Radiation), 10 CFR 20 Subpart D (Radiation Dose Limits for Individual Members of the Public), Nureg 1400 (Air Sampling in the Workplace), 10 CFR 835 (Occupational Radiation Protection), 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), 40 CFR 50 (National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards), 40 CFR 50 Appendix B (Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere), 40 CFR 61 (Radiological National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants), and ANSI N R2011 (Sampling and Monitoring Releases of Airborne Radioactive Substances From the Stacks and Ducts of Nuclear Facilities) is provided. Methods of extracting representative samples from stacks and ducts and from the environment and work areas is presented. Deposition software developed at Texas A&M University is provided. Sampling rakes and shrouded probes for stacks and ducts are discussed. Methods of measuring air flow rates through stacks and ducts are discussed. Isokinetic sampling limitations are discussed. The next topic includes a description of the various types of air samplers and air monitors including the capabilities and limitations of each type of sampler/monitor. The types of air samplers and monitors and filter media will be compared and the suggested applications for each will be discussed. Typical operation, maintenance, and calibration procedures will be discussed The final topic includes hands-on use of many of the air samplers and monitors described. Calibration equipment is provided to demonstrate how the air samplers and monitors are calibrated. Various air sample filters are used in the hands-on demonstration. Air sample filters are counted and airborne concentrations are calculated. Various sample analysis methods and algorithms are demonstrated. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health,

10 Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We also provide printed copies of the latest edition of Dan Gollnick s Basic Radiation Protection Technology, the 1970 Radiological Health Handbook, and Moe s Operational Health Physics Training. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities,

11 Air Monitoring in the Environment This 5-day hands-on course provides an in-depth understanding of the requirements and methods of air sampling and monitoring in the environment. It presents current methods and equipment for addressing these requirements. The course is organized into five main topics; (1) basic fundamentals of air sampling and monitoring, (2) air sampling and monitoring regulatory requirements, (3) methods of extracting representative samples from stacks, ducts, the environment, and work areas, (4) equipment used for air sampling and monitoring, and (5) hands-on use of air sampling and monitoring equipment including analysis methods and algorithms, detection levels, interferences, and limitations. Basic fundamentals of air sampling and monitoring includes basic calculations, interferences, and limitations of air sampling and monitoring systems. Types of air sampling pumps discussed and demonstrated are rotary vane, centrifugal, diaphragm, and ejectors. Air sample flow controllers such as throttling valves, mass flow controllers, critical flow orifices, and pinch valves are demonstrated. Air sampling rate meters such as dp gauges, mass flow meters, and rotameters are demonstrated. An overview of the requirements of 10 CFR 20 (Standards for Protection Against Radiation), 10 CFR 20 Subpart D (Radiation Dose Limits for Individual Members of the Public), Nureg 1400 (Air Sampling in the Workplace), 10 CFR 835 (Occupational Radiation Protection), 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), 40 CFR 50 (National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards), 40 CFR 50 Appendix B (Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere), 40 CFR 61 (Radiological National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants), and ANSI N R2011 (Sampling and Monitoring Releases of Airborne Radioactive Substances From the Stacks and Ducts of Nuclear Facilities) is provided. Methods of extracting representative samples from stacks and ducts and from the environment and work areas is presented. Deposition software developed at Texas A&M University is provided. Sampling rakes and shrouded probes for stacks and ducts are discussed. Methods of measuring air flow rates through stacks and ducts are discussed. Isokinetic sampling limitations are discussed. Plume monitoring software is provided. The next topic includes a description of the various types of air samplers and air monitors including the capabilities and limitations of each type of sampler/monitor. The types of air samplers and monitors and filter media will be compared and the suggested applications for each will be discussed. Typical operation, maintenance, and calibration procedures will be discussed The final topic includes hands-on use of many of the air samplers and monitors described. Calibration equipment is provided to demonstrate how the air samplers and monitors are calibrated. Various air sample filters are used in the hands-on demonstration. Air sample filters are counted and airborne concentrations are calculated. Various sample analysis methods and algorithms are demonstrated. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26,

12 Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We also provide printed copies of the latest edition of Dan Gollnick s Basic Radiation Protection Technology, the 1970 Radiological Health Handbook, and Moe s Operational Health Physics Training. We have over 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities,

13 Practical Radiation Detection and Measurement this 4-day hands-on class that gives the attendees a firm grounding in the understanding of radiation detector theory and practice. The focus is on hand-held radiation detectors, how they work, how to best use them, interferences, and operating limitations. GM, ion chamber, gas-proportional, solid-state silicon, and scintillator detectors are covered in detail. This class uses several types of detectors and various unaccountable radioactive sources. The attendees will handle ion chamber instruments, GM pancake detectors, GM beta/gamma detectors, air-proportional detectors, gas-proportional detectors, ZnS scintillators, plastic scintillators, NaI scintillators, and solid-state silicon detectors. Publicly available unaccountable quantities of Cs-137, Po-210, Tl-204, Fe-55, C-14, Sr\Y-90, Co-60, Ba-133, Cd-109, Co-57, Mn-54. Na-22, Zn-65, K-40, Eu-152, Am-241, and tritium sources will be used to demonstrate the detectors response to isotopes of interest and interfering radiations. Basic unit conversions, detector efficiency, inverse square rule, attenuation coefficients, beta back-scatter, dead-time, channel cross-talk, detection limits (LLC, LLD, MDA, MDCR, MDDR), uncertainty (including expanded uncertainty), Normal Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Chi-square, Chauvenet s Criterion, Student s t-test, and Control Charts are presented. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST Handbook 150, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We also provide printed copies of the latest edition of Dan Gollnick s Basic Radiation Protection Technology, the 1970 Radiological Health Handbook, and Moe s Operational Health Physics Training. We have 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities, radiation instrument calibration laboratories, and in the development of ANSI and international standards dealing with radiation.

14 Radiation Survey Instrument Selection and Use this 4-day hands-on class that gives the attendees a firm grounding in the understanding of radiation detector theory and practice. The focus is on hand-held radiation detectors, how they work, how to best use them, interferences, and operating limitations. GM, ion chamber, gas-proportional, solid-state silicon, and scintillator detectors are covered in detail. This class uses several types of detectors and various unaccountable radioactive sources. The attendees will handle ion chamber instruments, GM pancake detectors, GM beta/gamma detectors, air-proportional detectors, gas-proportional detectors, ZnS scintillators, plastic scintillators, NaI scintillators, and solid-state silicon detectors. Publicly available unaccountable quantities of Cs-137, Po-210, Tl-204, Fe-55, C-14, Sr\Y-90, Co-60, Ba-133, Cd-109, Co-57, Mn-54. Na-22, Zn-65, K-40, Eu-152, Am-241, and tritium sources will be used to demonstrate the detectors response to isotopes of interest and interfering radiations. Basic unit conversions, detector efficiency, inverse square rule, attenuation coefficients, beta back-scatter, dead-time, channel cross-talk, detection limits (LLC, LLD, MDA, MDCR, MDDR), uncertainty (including expanded uncertainty), Normal Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Chi-square, Chauvenet s Criterion, Student s t-test, and Control Charts are presented. We provide applicable CFRs, NRC Nuregs, DOE Orders and Handbooks, NIST Handbook 150, NIST and IEC Uncertainty Handbooks, ANSI Standards published by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy Operational Health Physics Training. ANL-88-26, Moe, H., et al. 1988, Radiological Health Handbook US Department of Health, Education and Welfare 1970, interactive Chart of the Nuclides, plus the Voss Handbooks (Radiation Data Handbook, Radiation Safety Handbook, Air Monitoring Handbook, Environmental Monitoring Handbook, Medical Physics Handbook, and Radiation Detector Handbook) on DVD at no additional cost. We also provide printed copies of the latest edition of Dan Gollnick s Basic Radiation Protection Technology, the 1970 Radiological Health Handbook, and Moe s Operational Health Physics Training. We have 48 years of experience in commercial nuclear power, DOE facilities, radiation instrument calibration laboratories, and in the development of ANSI and international standards dealing with radiation.