APPENDIX D
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR PHOTOCOSIMETRY
AND RECORDS SECTION
D.1
MISSION
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The mission of the Photodosimetry and Records Sectio1. is to determine and record, by
photodosimetric methods, the radiation exposure of personnel connected with the operations of
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D.2
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Issue, receive, process, and interpret all photographic film badges.
Issue, receive, read, and record all TG 132.1 personnel dosimeters.
Maintain records of exposures which will b2 available to proper authorities.
Forward photodosimetry reports to the appropriate service surgeon or civilian laborathe completion of the operation.
Forward processed film to AFSWPfor final storage at the completion of the operation.
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A record of exposures will accompany this shipment.
6. Forward all fiim records to the Division of Biology and Medicine, AEC.
D.3
ORGANIZATION
Processing: Two enlisted men and one supervisor.
Records: Two enlisted men and one supervisor.
Note: It is expected that individual duties wiil cover all aspects of photodosimetry and
records work.
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EQUIPMENT
1. The main item of equipment is the photodosimetry trailer, which is practically a self-
contained unit for processing and interpreting film. The trailer is air conditioned and is
equipped to maintain bath temperatures constant.
“9, Photodosimetry facilities exist in the Rad-Safe Building on Parry Island, providing
more space and greater processing capacity.
3. Three densitometers are available, two Ansco and one Weston. The Ansco is the primary instrumentfor this operition.
4. A survey meter will be used to check contamination on incoming film and dosimeters.
5. A Kardexfile will be used for individual exposure records.
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