Date of Award
3-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Applied Physics
Department
Department of Engineering Physics
First Advisor
Christina L. Dugan, PhD
Abstract
In 2014 the Thermo Scientific N2 electronic personal dosimeter became the aircrews’ sole means to record ionizing radiation dose. The production of this dosimeter was discontinued in July of 2021, motivating the Air Force to seek a flight-certifiable replacement. The Thermo Scientific Trudose NG, Mirion DMC 3000, and Fuji NRF-51 electronic personal dosimeters, as well as the Landauer InLight optically stimulated luminescent dosimeter, were subjected to mixed gamma and fast neutron fields simulating a high-altitude flight environment. Dosimeters are evaluated on their consistency and accuracy in reporting dose and compared to the current N2 dosimeter’s reported dose.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-ENP-MS-24-M-034
Recommended Citation
Bacon, Seth D., "Personal Dosimeter Testing for High Altitude Air Crew" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 8324.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/8324
Comments
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The document is Distribution A: Approved for public release, Distribution Unlimited. PA Case number 88ABW-2024-0313