1、 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and Transportable Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security Sponsored by the National Committee on Radiation Instrumentation, N42 IEEE 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5997 USA Accredited by the American National Standards Institute ANS
2、I N42.43-2016(Revision of ANSI N42.43-2006) ANSI N42.43-2016 (Revision of ANSI N42.43-2006) American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and Transportable Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security Sponsor National Committee on Radiation Instrumentation, N42 Accredited by the Americ
3、an National Standards Institute Secretariat Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Approved 26 April 2016 American National Standards Institute Abstract: The operational and performance requirements for transportable and/or mobile radiation monitors used in homeland security applica
4、tions are specified in this standard. Transportable radiation monitors are designed to be transported to a location and used for a specific task or for a specified period of time and do not require permanent mounting platforms. Mobile monitors are those monitors that are typically in operation on a
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41、e on Radiation Instrumentation, N42, had the following membership: Michael P. Unterweger, Chair Sue Vogel, Administrative Secretary Organization Represented Name of Representative Canberra . Robert Huckins Commerce Dept., U.S. NIST Leticia Pibida Commerce Dept., U.S. NIST Leticia Pibida Computer Dep
42、endability Associates, LLC . Gary Johnson Consultant Frank X. Masse Department of Homeland SecurityPeter Shebell Harvard University Joseph Ring Health Physics Society .Wayne M. Glines Department of Homeland SecurityPeter Shebell Harvard University Joseph Ring Health Physics Society .Wayne M. Glines
43、Institute of Electrical they do not require permanent mounting platforms; may be mounted to a vehicle such as a trailer; and are only used when the vehicle is stationary. Mobile radiation monitors are typically in operation on a platform that is in motion but that can also be used while stationary.
44、Mobile monitors may be mounted in vehicles including, for example, trailers. 1.2 Purpose This standard specifies the operational and performance requirements for transportable and mobile radiation monitors used in homeland security applications. Operational requirements established by this standard
45、include radiation detection and radionuclide identification, and those requirements associated with the expected electrical, mechanical, and environmental conditions while in transit and when deployed. The tests described in this standard provide a means to help ensure that a monitor meets the requi
46、rements stated. ANSI N42.43-2016 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and Transportable Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security Copyright 2016 IEEE. All rights reserved. 2 2. Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of
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48、ts or corrigenda) applies. ANSI N42.42, American National Standard Data Format Standard for Radiation Detectors Used for Homeland Security.1ASTM B152, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar.2FCC Part 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 15 (47 CFR 15). IAEA
49、Safety Guide No. RS-G-1.9, Categorization of Radioactive Sources.IEC 60068-2-1, Environmental testingPart 2-1: TestsTest A: Cold.3IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testingPart 2-2: TestsTest B: Dry heat. IEC 60068-2-11, Basic environmental testing proceduresPart 2-11: TestsTest Ka: Salt mist. IEC 60068-2-18, Environmental testingPart 2-18: TestsTest R and guidance: Water. IEC 60068-2-64, Environmental testingPart 2-64: TestsTest Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance. IEC 60068-2-66, Environmental testingPart 2: Test methodsTest Cx: Damp heat, steady state (unsaturated p