Realistic Accurate Dosimulation (RAD)

描述（由申请人提供）：提议的努力旨在大大提高应急响应者的辐射安全培训的现实性，包括第一响应者和技术支持人员。目标是开发和评估现实的剂量学模拟或“Dosimulation”工具。这些“真实、准确的辐射模拟”（RAD）工具将成为有效的应急响应人员辐射培训课程的核心。该Dosimulation概念采用实时定位系统（RTLS）与现实模拟剂量计集成。一个复杂的软件算法生成一个虚拟辐射环境（VRE），为训练区域内的每个位置分配特定的剂量率。Dosimulation将来自RTLS的受训者的实时位置与来自VRE的模拟剂量率合并，以产生真实的辐射剂量模拟。他提出的先进技术培训（ATT）在特定的培训环境中提供任何辐射紧急情况的虚拟现实模拟。在拟议的RAD工作中，研究人员将实施动态和时变VRE，以模拟应急响应人员感兴趣的羽流和泄漏的演变。此外，他们将与辐射安全和控制服务公司（RSCS）合作，培训应急响应人员，选择适当的辐射仪器和场景进行模拟。拟议的RAD系统的影响，如果成功的话，将改变紧急救援人员的培训，使其具有现实和准确的“动手”辐射模拟，使紧急救援人员能够“像他们玩一样练习”。商业潜力同样引人注目。Q-Track已经是核电行业辐射剂量学模拟产品的领先供应商。拟议的RAD工作使模拟系统得到了实质性改进，这将使Q-Track能够为应急响应人员培训市场提供服务。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The proposed effort aims to dramatically enhance the realism of radiation safety training for Emergency Responders, both First Responders, as well as Skilled Support Personnel. The goal is to develop and evaluate realistic dosimetry simulation or "Dosimulation" tools. These "Realistic, Accurate Dosimulation" (RAD) tools will be the centerpiece for an effective Emergency Responder radiation training curriculum. This Dosimulation concept employs a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) integrated with realistic simulated dosimeters. A sophisticated software algorithm generates a Virtual Radiation Environment (VRE), assigning a particular dose rate to every location within the training area. Dosimulation merges the real-time location of the trainee from the RTLS with the simulated dose rate from the VRE to yield a realistic radiation dose simulation. he proposed Advanced Technology Training (ATT) provides a Virtual Reality simulation of any radiological emergency in a particular training environment. In the proposed RAD effort, the investigators will implement a dynamic and time varying VRE to model the evolution of plumes and spills of interest to Emergency Responders. In addition, they wil work with Radiation Safety and Control Services, Inc. (RSCS), leaders in training Emergency Responders, to select appropriate radiation instrumentation and scenarios to emulate. The impact of the proposed RAD system, if successful, will be to transform emergency responder training with realistic and accurate "hands-on" radiation simulations that will enable Emergency Responders to "practice like they play." The commercial potential is similarly compelling. Q-Track is already a leading vendor of radiation dosimetry simulation products for the nuclear power industry. The substantial improvements in Dosimulation systems made possible by the proposed RAD effort would enable Q-Track to serve the Emergency Responder training market as well.