BS IEC 62957 is a European standard that discusses the semi-empirical method for performance evaluation of detection and radionuclide identification. BS IEC 62957‑1 provides the best industry guidance for performance evaluation of instruments, featuring radionuclide identification in static mode to ensure protection against radiation hazards.
BS IEC 62957‑1 is the first part of a multi-part series that specifies requirements for data preparation and data injection when using the semi-empirical method for performance evaluation of detection and radionuclide identification.
BS IEC 62957‑1 recommends approaches for results interpretation and consolidation and establishes a method to share data and analysis results.
BS IEC 62957‑1 is specific to the performance evaluation of radionuclide identification in static mode, i.e., when measurement geometry does not change (e.g., radionuclide identification devices in start-stop mode).
BS IEC 62957‑1 on the performance evaluation of instruments featuring radionuclide identification is useful for:
There are known challenges associated with the application of traditional methods for the performance evaluation of instruments used for the detection and identification of radionuclides. These challenges originate from test logistics and the resources required for qualification type pass/fail tests. As an alternative approach, a semi-empirical performance evaluation method has been developed.
BS IEC 62957‑1 provides you with general requirements, base material characterization and acquisition of input data, generation of base spectra from raw spectra, distortion modeling, and much more.
The requirements provided by BS IEC 62957‑1 assist you in the evaluation of radionuclide identification devices and ensure protection from potential health damage and radionuclide hazards.
With obedience and compliance to BS IEC 62957‑1, you can enhance the efficacy of the radionuclide identification devices and manufacture a standardized product.IEC 62957-1:2017