Description And Operation Of The Dosimeter; Purpose Of Use - ECOTEST MKS-05 TERRA Operating Manual

1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE DOSIMETER

1.1 Purpose of use

The MKS-05 "TERRA" dosimeter-radiometer (hereinafter called the dosimeter) is
designed to measure ambient dose equivalent (DE) and ambient dose equivalent rate (DER) of
gamma and X-ray radiation (hereinafter called photon-ionizing radiation), and surface beta-
particles flux density.
The dosimeter is used for dosimetry and radiometry control at industrial enterprises;
ecology research; apartment, building, and construction control; ground surface of infields and
vehicles control; personal radiation safety; visual aids for educational establishments.
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