ISO/ASTM 51940:2013,Guide for dosimetry for sterile insects release programs.
ISO/ASTM 51940:2013 outlines dosimetric procedures to be followed for the radiation-induced reproductive sterilization of live insects for use in pest management programs.
1.5 This guide also covers the use of radiation-sensitive indicators for the visual and qualitative indication that the insects have been irradiated.
1. 6 This document is one of a set of standards that provides
recommendations for properly implementing and utilizing dosimetry in radiation processing and describes a means of achieving compliance with the requirements of ASTM Practice E2628. It is intended to be read in conjunction with ASTM E2628.
5. Types of facilities and modes of operation
5.1 Self-Contained Irradiators-These devices house theradiation source in a protective shield of lead (or other appropriate high atomic number material),and require no additional or external shielding against radiation. The radiation source could be either a radionuclide or an X-ray tube.
5.3.4 Additional information on electron and X-ray facilities and their modes of operation may be found in ISO/ASTM Practices 51649 (electrons) and 51608 (X-radiation).