IAEA safety glossary: terminology used in nuclear safety and radiation protection: 2007 ed

This work defines and explains scientific and technical terms used in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safety standards and in other safety related publications, and provides information on their usage. The book is aimed primarily at drafters of national legislation, reviewers, and users of IAEA safety standards, including IAEA technical officers and consultants and bodies for the endorsement of safety standards. The glossary can also be a source of information for drafters and users of other safety and security-related IAEA publications and for other IAEA staff, including writers, editors, translators, and interpreters. This 2007 edition has been revised and updated to take into account safety standards issued since 2000. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) This publication defines and explains technical terms used in the IAEA Safety Standards and other safety related IAEA publications, and provides information on their usage. It has been in use since April 2000. The IAEA Safety Glossary, 2007 Edition, is a revised and updated version. The primary aim is to harmonize terminology and usage in the IAEA Safety Standards. The publication is a source of information for users of the IAEA Safety Standards and other safety related IAEA publications and it also provides guidance for the drafters and reviewers of IAEA publications including, technical officers and consultants and members of technical committees, advisory groups, working groups and bodies for the endorsement of safety standards.--Publisher's description Defines and explains technical terms used in the IAEA Safety Standards and other safety related IAEA publications, as well as providing information on their usage. The primary aim is to harmonize terminology and usage in the IAEA Safety Standards.