Sources of Radiation exposure associated with RASP

Question 1

Specific sources of radiation exposure from Radiological Affairs Support Program (RASP)

States the different sources that would be required to have an NRMP (Navy Radioactive Materials Permit)

Answer 1

Permit Sources- Gamma Radiography, RADIAC calibration, research, and analytical measuring instrument

Non-Permit Sources- Include any ionizing radiation producing device by electrical means. X-ray radiography, linear accelerators, electron microscope, electron beam welders

Question 2

Two most common radioisotopes used in gamma radiography

Answer 2

Isotopes- Iridium-192 - Colbalt-60

Question 3

Two activities or shops where industrial radiation sources may be found

Answer 3

Non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratories

Radiation calibration (RADCAL) laboratories