EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE OF RADIATION DETECTION PORTAL MONITORS FOR USE IN HOMELAND SECURITY
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
1 Overview
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
2 References
3 Definitions
3.1 General definitions
3.2 Definitions of particular relevance to ANSI N42.35
4 General considerations
4.1 Evaluation of monitors
4.2 Meeting performance specifications
4.3 Units and uncertainties
4.4 Special word usage
4.5 Nature of tests
4.6 Standard test conditions
4.7 Tests performed under standard test conditions
4.8 Tests performed with variation of influence quantities
5 Design requirements
5.1 General characteristics
5.2 Physical configuration
5.3 Data storage
5.4 Indication features
5.5 Occupancy and speed sensors for vehicle monitors
5.6 Markings
5.7 Power supply
5.8 Protection of switches
5.9 Effective range of measurement
5.10 Software and data analysis
5.11 Evaluation of portal monitors
6 Radiological tests
6.1 Radiation characteristics
6.2 Reference gamma radiation
6.3 False alarm test
6.4 Detector response to gamma radiation
6.5 Detector response to neutron radiation
6.6 Over-range test
6.7 Neutron indication in the presence of photons
6.8 Background effects
7 Environmental performance requirements
7.1 Ambient temperature
7.2 Relative humidity
7.3 Moisture and dust protection
8 Electrical and electromagnetic performance requirements
8.1 Radio frequency (RF)
8.2 Radiated emissions
8.3 AC line voltage operation
8.4 Battery lifetime
8.5 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
8.6 Conducted disturbances induced by bursts and radio
frequencies
8.7 Surges and oscillatory waves
9 Mechanical performance requirements
9.1 Microphonics/impact
9.2 Vibration
10 Documentation
10.1 Type test report
10.2 Certification
10.3 Operation and maintenance manual
Annex A (informative) Bibliography
A.1 General
A.2 Detectors
A.3 Detection and identification instruments
A.4 Radiological protection instruments
A.5 Electromagnetic compatibility
A.6 Units, quantities, calibrations
A.7 Security monitors
Annex B (informative) Detector tests
Annex C (informative) Diagram of mounting dimensions for
portal monitors
Presents the testing and evaluation criteria for installed radiation detection portal monitors that detect radioactive materials (without identification capabilities). These systems are used to provide monitoring of people, packages, containers, and vehicles to detect illicit radioactive material transportation.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers |
