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roentgen equivalent man (REM)

Energy; Nuclear energy

One of the two standard units used to measure the dose equivalent (or effective dose), which combines the amount of energy (from any type of ionizing radiation that is deposited ...

risk-based decisionmaking

Energy; Nuclear energy

An approach to regulatory decisionmaking that considers only the results of a probabilistic risk assessment.

risk

Energy; Nuclear energy

The combined answer to three questions that consider (1) what can go wrong, (2) how likely it is, and (3) what its consequences might be. These three questions allow the NRC to ...

restricted area

Energy; Nuclear energy

Any area to which access is controlled for the protection of individuals from exposure to radiation and radioactive materials.

renewable resources

Energy; Nuclear energy

Natural, but limited, energy resources that can be replenished, including biomass, hydro, geothermal, solar, and wind. These resources are virtually inexhaustible but limited in ...

reflector

Energy; Nuclear energy

A layer of material immediately surrounding a reactor core that scatters back (or reflects) into the core many neutrons that would otherwise escape. The returned neutrons can then ...

reference man

Energy; Nuclear energy

A person with the anatomical and physiological characteristics of an average individual that is used in calculations assessing internal dose (also may be called "standard man").