Whole body count
Whole body count is the measure and analysis of the radiation being emitted from a person’s entire body.
How is it detected?[edit | edit source]
The whole body count is detected by a radiation counter external to the body.
What is a whole body counter?[edit | edit source]
A whole body counter is a device used to identify and measure the radioactive material in the body of human beings and animals.
What shielding does whole body counter need?[edit | edit source]
It uses heavy shielding to keep out naturally existing background radiation. It also needs to detect and eliminate any radiation from equipment such as ultrasensitive radiation detectors and electronic counting equipment.
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