Keywords
radiotherapy bunker
shielding door
radiation safety
linear accelerator
How to Cite
Abstract
The paper aims to describe a functional radiation shielding door control system as designed and manufactured by the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Otwock, Poland. Basic principles and normative references as well as a short historical overview of control approaches are described.
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