1.1 This guide provides guidance on determining the performance
characteristics of dosimeters and dosimetry systems
used in radiation processing.
1.2 This guide describes the influence quantities that might
affect the performance of dosimeters and dosimetry systems
and that should be considered during dosimeter/dosimetry
system characterization.
1.3 Users of this guide are directed to existing standards and
literature for procedures to determine the effects from individual
influence quantities and from combinations of more than
one influence quantity.
1.4 Guidance is provided regarding the roles of the
manufacturers, suppliers, and users in the characterization of
dosimeters and dosimetry systems.
1.5 This guide does not address how the dosimeter/
dosimetry system characterization information is to be used in
radiation processing applications or in the calibration of
dosimetry systems.
NOTE 1—For guidance on the use of dosimeter/dosimetry system
characterization information for the selection and use of a dosimetry
system, the user is directed to ISO/ASTM Practice 52628.
NOTE 2—For guidance on the use of dosimeter/dosimetry system
characterization information for dosimetry system calibration, the user is
directed to ISO/ASTM Practice 51261.
1.6 This guide does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.