The Hanford Mobile Whole-Body Counter
- 1 November 1965
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Health Physics
- Vol. 11 (11) , 1221-1224
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-196511000-00011
Abstract
The Hanford Mobile Whole Body Counter is a self contained whole-body counter laboratory installed in a semitrailer. A modification of the shadow shield concept of Roesch and Palmer provides a compact, relatively lightweight whole-body counter easily transportable in a truck or semitrailer. The mobility of this new laboratory provides versatile capabilities for measuring internally deposited gamma-ray emitting radionuclides in human beings. It was designed to supplement existing facilities of the Hanford Laboratories to permit more economical examination of employees near their work locations. Additionally, it provides improved apability for assistance should radiological emergencies occur. Design, construction and initial operation of the new whole-body counter system are described.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- A Shadow Shield Whole-Body CounterHealth Physics, 1965