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A Bitar¹, M Maghrabi

¹Department of Protection and Safety, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, PO Box 6091, Damascus, Syria.

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|June 21, 2013

Summary

This software, REMAS, aids in estimating internal radiation doses from radionuclides and managing occupational exposure data. It supports laboratories and monitored individuals in radiological dose assessment.

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Area of Science:

Radiological Protection
Occupational Health
Software Development

Background:

Accurate estimation of internal radiation dose is crucial for occupational health.
Managing exposure data for monitored individuals requires efficient systems.
Existing tools may not cover the full range of radionuclides or offer comprehensive data management.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce REMAS, a personal-computer-based software for internal dose estimation.
To provide a tool for managing occupational exposure data for individuals working with radioactive substances.
To facilitate the generation of reports for radiological dose assessments.

Main Methods:

Development of REMAS using Microsoft FoxPro with a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Inclusion of data for radionuclides specified in ICRP 78 and other relevant elements.
Implementation of features for intake activity estimation and internal dose calculation.
Integration of a data management system for monitored persons.
Capability to generate various reports on results.

Main Results:

REMAS enables estimation of internal doses for a comprehensive list of radionuclides.
The software facilitates efficient management of exposure data for occupationally exposed individuals.
REMAS supports the generation of diverse reports, aiding in radiological assessments.
The bilingual (English/Arabic) program is user-friendly and runs on Windows XP.

Conclusions:

REMAS is a valuable tool for laboratories and users of radioactive materials requiring occupational intake assessment and dose monitoring.
The software enhances the process of internal dose calculation and data management in radiological protection.
REMAS offers a practical solution for routine monitoring and reporting in environments with occupational radiation exposure.