Film Dosimetry
| Definition: |
Use of a device (film badge) for measuring exposure of individuals to radiation. It is usually made of metal, plastic, or paper and loaded with one or more pieces of x-ray film. |
| Also Called: |
Film Badge |
| Previously Indexed: |
Radiation Monitoring (1966-1970) |
Film Dosimetry Definitions and Terms
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