committed equivalent dose
as defined in Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety…, Article 4, point (15) (Definitions)
the integral over time (t) of the equivalent dose rate in tissue or organ T that will be received by an individual as a result of an intake. It is given by: for an intake at time t0 where is the relevant equivalent dose rate in organ or tissue T at time t, τ is the time over which the integration is performed. In specifying HT(τ), is given in number of years over which the integration is made. For the purpose of complying with dose limits specified in this Directive, τ is a period of 50 years for adults and up to the age of 70 for infants and children. The unit for committed equivalent dose is the sievert (Sv)
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- Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from… 52011PC0593, Article 4, point (146)
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