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The Radiation Safety Information Computational Center (RSICC): A Resource for Nuclear Science Applications...

by Bernadette L Kirk
Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
2008 IEEE NUCLEAR SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM AND MEDICAL IMAGING CONFERENCE (2008 NSS/MIC), VOLS 1-9
Publication Date
Page Numbers
875 to 877
Publisher Location
New York, New Jersey, United States of America
Conference Name
IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium/Medical Imaging Conference
Conference Location
Dresden, Germany
Conference Sponsor
IEEE Nucl & Plasma Sci Soc; Natl Nucl Secur Adm; US Def Threat Reduct Agcy; ICx Radiat GmbH; ORTEC;
Conference Date
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Abstract

The Radiation Safety Information Computational Center (RSICC) has been in existence since 1963. RSICC collects, organizes, evaluates and disseminates technical information (software and nuclear data) involving the transport of neutral and charged particle radiation, and shielding and protection from the radiation associated with: nuclear weapons and materials, fission and fusion reactors, outer space, accelerators, medical facilities, and nuclear waste management. RSICC serves over 12,000 scientists and engineers from about 100 countries.

An important activity of RSICC is its participation in international efforts on computational and experimental benchmarks. An example is the Shielding Integral Benchmarks Archival Database (SINBAD), which includes shielding benchmarks for fission, fusion and accelerators.

RSICC is funded by the United States Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.