Objectives
The European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) serves the promotion of research and development and European cooperation in the field of the dosimetry of ionising radiation.
The main objectives of this permanent network of experts, and reference laboratories in radiation protection, retrospective dosimetry, individual and environmental radiation monitoring, radiobiology, and diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radiation in medicine.
The aims of EURADOS are in particular:
? ? (a) to advance the scientific understanding related to the dosimetry of ionising radiation.
? ? (b) to promote the technical development of dosimetric methods and instrumentation and their implementation in routine dosimetry.
? ? (c) to contribute to the compatibility of the dosimetric procedures used within the EU and their conformance with international practices.
? ? (d) to stimulate scientific collaboration and the dissemination of results between European laboratories and the active co-operation with other similar associations in neighbouring areas.
? ? (e) to maintain active links and exchange with the broader community of international dosimetry laboratories.
The aims are achieved by maintaining a network which includes experts, reference laboratories, research laboratories, and dosimetry services, to enable appropriate specialist groups to be formed in a timely manner to solve problems or promote research identified within EURADOS or upon request from external bodies. The principal activities encompass Working Group (WG) coordination, organisation of scientific meetings and training activities, intercomparison exercises, benchmark studies, webinars and management of databases and web sites. The results of the activities are published in EURADOS Reports and in the open literature.
