Fixed characteristic value based on statistical processes to evaluate the detection possibility for nuclear radiationEnergy dispersion through matter or space. In atomic physics... measurements. The numerical value of the traceability limit indicates the smallest amount which can be detected with the measuring procedure concerned at a given error probability. This is the basis for the decision whether a measuring method meets certain requirements and is therefore suited for the given measuring purpose. See detection limitParameter determined on the basis of statistical procedures .... Examples for traceability limits to be achieved from the guideline for the environmental monitoringMonitoring of the vicinity of a plant for harmful substances... of nuclear power plants:
| Gamma local doseDose equivalent for soft tissue measured at a certain point....: | 0.1 mSv/year, |
| Aerosols*: | 0.4 mBq/m3, |
| Precipitation*: | 0.05 BqSymbol for becquerel, the name of the unit for activity./l, |
| Vegetation*: | 0.5 BqSymbol for becquerel, the name of the unit for activity./kg, |
| Vegetable food*: | 0.2 BqSymbol for becquerel, the name of the unit for activity./kg, |
| Vegetable food, Sr-90: | 0.04 BqSymbol for becquerel, the name of the unit for activity./kg, |
| Milk, I-131: | 0.01 BqSymbol for becquerel, the name of the unit for activity./l. |
* activityActivity is the term used to characterise the number of nucl... of individual radionuclides, determined by gamma spectrometry, traceability limit related to Co-60