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IAEA programme on the quality of marine radioactivity data

Authors :
Sanchez-Cabeza, J.A.
Pham, M.K.
Povinec, P.P.
Source :
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. Oct2008, Vol. 99 Issue 10, p1680-1686. 7p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Abstract: Society''s growing interest in environmental issues requires the production of reliable information for policy-makers, stakeholders and society in general. This information must be based on accurate data produced by qualified laboratories and data need to be comparable between numerous laboratories for joint assessments, e.g. in International Conventions. The Marine Environment Laboratories of the International Atomic Energy Agency has been providing Quality Assurance services to laboratories involved in marine radioactivity studies for the past 30 years. This has included training, organization of laboratory intercomparison exercises, production of Reference Materials (RMs) and more recently, production of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) that comply with relevant ISO standards. Here, the overall process of Certification of Reference Materials is reviewed, past work summarized and future needs of marine radioactivity laboratories briefly discussed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0265931X
Volume :
99
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34092469
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2008.04.007