Metrology for Radiological Early Warning Networks

Learning outcomes

Module 1 – Introductory:

• Describe the factors affecting the siting of a network station.
• Differentiate between the types of ionising radiation.
• Define the physical, protection and operational quantities involved in measuring dose rate and activity.
• Compare and contrast types of detector.
• Outline the history of the use of radioactive materials and nuclear power.
• Describe the need for the MetroERM project.

Modules 2, 3 – Outcomes of the project:

• Describe the current state of the art in measurement of dose rate and activity concentration in air.
• Describe new technology developed as part of the MetroERM project.
• Explain how the new measurement systems improve upon the state of the art.
• Describe the characterisation and calibration of these new measurement systems.
• Describe the collection and validation of data, as applied to these new measurement systems.

Required prior knowledge:

• Module 1 is designed to require very little prior knowledge. It explains for the general public, and for those just entering the field, the background to the project and some of the underlying physical principles.
• Modules 2 and 3 are more technically detailed, and a background in nuclear metrology, while not essential, would be of benefit.