Review of emergency radiological instrumentation and analytical methods at NMSS-licensee sites

Abstract

This report provides ~ brief review of emergency radiological monitoring instrumentation capabilities based on visits to Nuclear r-1aterials Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) licensees and en a review of the open literature. Recommendations based on findings are made with regard to instrument design and operution, training, calibration, testing, analytical methods, sa~pling procedures, anG ejUality assurance. An assessment of currently available instrumentation is made with respect to types of instruments, instrument specifications, future needs of NRC/NMSS licensees as seen by instrument manufacturers and extent to which those needs will be met.