IEEE N42.34-2003
Hand-held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides

Standard No.

IEEE N42.34-2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers@ Inc.

Status

Be replaced 2016-08

Replace By

IEEE N42.34-2006

Latest

IEEE N42.34-2021

Scope

ForewordThis standard describes the performance requirements for hand-held radionuclide identifying instruments. The requirements stated are based on instruments used in support of efforts associated with the Department of Homeland Security. ScopeThis standard specifies general requirements and test procedures@ radiation response requirements@ and electrical@ mechanical@ and environmental requirements. Successful completion of the tests described in this standard should not be construed as an ability to successfully identify all isotopes in all environments.

IEEE N42.34-2003 history

• 2021 IEEE N42.34-2021 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Handheld Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides
• 2015 IEEE N42.34-2015 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Handheld Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides
• 2006 IEEE N42.34-2006 Performance Criteria for Hand-Held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides
• 2003 IEEE N42.34-2003 Hand-held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides