IEC 63148:2021

Tracking systems for radioactive materials - Requirements

IEC 63148:2021 specifies the requirements of tracking systems for radioactive materials. Such systems identify and locate the position of the radioactive materials transported using global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and radio frequency identification (RFID).
The system provides a set of safety controls of the radioactive material, by which the transporter can improve safety during transportation. This document may also be used as supplementary guidance to the regulatory body.

Systèmes de suivi des matières radioactives - Exigences

IEC 63148:2021 spécifie les exigences relatives aux systèmes de suivi des matières radioactives. Ces systèmes identifient et localisent la position des matières radioactives transportées en s'appuyant sur les systèmes mondiaux de navigation par satellite (GNSS, Global Navigation Satellite System) et sur l'identification de fréquence radioélectrique (RFID, Radio Frequency Identification).
Le système fournit un ensemble de dispositifs de contrôle de sûreté des matières radioactives afin que le transporteur puisse améliorer la sûreté du transport. Le présent document peut également être utilisé pour fournir des recommandations supplémentaires à l'organisme de réglementation.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Jul-2021
• ICS: 27.120.01 - Nuclear energy in general
• Technical Committee: TC 45 - Nuclear instrumentation
• Drafting Committee: WG 18 - TC 45/WG 18
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 07-Jul-2021
• Completion Date: 23-Jul-2021

Overview

IEC 63148:2021 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies the requirements for tracking systems used with radioactive materials. These tracking systems integrate advanced technologies such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to identify and monitor the location of radioactive materials during transportation.

The standard ensures enhanced safety and security by enabling real-time monitoring and control of radioactive materials, which is critical to protecting public health, transport personnel, and the environment. IEC 63148:2021 serves as a practical guideline not only for transporters but also for regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing the safe movement of these hazardous materials.

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Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  IEC 63148:2021 applies to tracking systems for all radioactive materials, including radioactive sources, waste, nuclear fuel, and spent fuel transported in certified packages (Type B(U), Type B(M), or Type C). It defines system requirements for improving transportation safety through continuous monitoring and data acquisition.

• System Components
  The tracking system comprises two main parts:

  • Measurement Unit: Includes radiation detectors to measure dose rates and optionally photon energy spectra, as well as temperature and pressure sensors to monitor environmental conditions.
  • Wireless Communication Unit: Utilizes GNSS for real-time positioning and RFID for identification, supported by mobile devices, base transceiver systems, and mobile service providers for data transmission.

• Functionality and Safety Controls
  The system provides continuous data acquisition, secure communication protocols, and control center operations to manage transported radioactive materials. It incorporates detectors, mobile devices, meteorological sensors, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) guardianship, and power provisions tailored to ensure monitoring continuity.

• Security Measures
  IEC 63148 emphasizes both physical security-to protect devices from tampering-and robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive tracking data from unauthorized access or cyber threats.

• Qualification and Compliance
  The standard outlines requirements for qualifying measurement devices and mobile units to ensure reliability and accuracy in operational environments. It functions as supplementary guidance for regulatory bodies overseeing safety during transport.

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Applications

• Radioactive Material Transport Safety
  The IEC 63148:2021 standard plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety controls of radioactive material transportation by providing reliable tracking and monitoring systems. It supports industries such as nuclear energy, medical diagnostics and therapy, industrial non-destructive testing (NDT), and radioactive waste management.

• Regulatory Oversight and Compliance
  Regulators can use this standard to establish uniform safety and security requirements for transporters, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with international safety norms.

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  By integrating GNSS and RFID technologies, organizations better manage the logistics of transporting radioactive materials, reducing risks related to loss, theft, or accident during transit.

• Emergency Response Preparedness
  Real-time location tracking and radiation monitoring enable rapid emergency response and risk mitigation in case of incidents during shipping.

• Extension to Hazardous Materials Tracking
  Though focused on radioactive materials, IEC 63148:2021’s principles may also be adapted for tracking other dangerous goods or valuable items requiring stringent transport safety measures.

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Related Standards

• IEC 60050-395:2014 – International Electrotechnical Vocabulary focusing on nuclear instrumentation, which provides terminology essential for understanding components in IEC 63148.

• IEC 60721-3-2:2018 – Classification of environmental conditions and severities for transportation and handling, applicable to device qualification.

• IEC 60846-1 and IEC 61526 – Standards concerning ambient and personal dose equivalent radiation meters, respectively, distinguishing these devices from tracking systems covered by IEC 63148.

• ISO/IEC 27000 Series – A set of international standards addressing information security management systems, cyber security risk management, and controls essential for protecting sensitive data within tracking communications.

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Keywords: IEC 63148, radioactive materials tracking, GNSS, RFID, radiation detection, transport safety, nuclear material tracking, radioactive waste transport, monitoring system requirements, transportation security, IEC standards, radiation dose monitoring, nuclear logistics, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity in radioactive material tracking.

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IEC 63148 ®
Edition 1.0 2021-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Tracking systems for radioactive materials – Requirements

Systèmes de suivi des matières radioactives – Exigences

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 27.120.01 ISBN 978-2-8322-9931-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Tracking system for radioactive materials . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Detector and sensor . 10
4.2.1 Radiation detector . 10
4.2.2 Sensors . 10
4.2.3 Local data storage . 10
4.3 Data acquisition . 10
4.4 Communication . 11
4.4.1 Interfaces . 11
4.4.2 Location determination . 11
4.5 Control centre . 11
5 Transportation . 11
5.1 Measurement device . 11
5.1.1 General . 11
5.1.2 Monitoring device . 11
5.1.3 Electronics . 12
5.2 Guardian device . 12
5.2.1 Closed-circuit television (CCTV) . 12
5.2.2 Meteorological status . 12
5.3 Mobile device . 12
5.4 Power provision for tracking system . 13
6 Control centre . 13
6.1 System operation . 13
6.2 Database server and data communication server . 13
6.3 Operation . 13
6.4 Location determination service . 14
7 Security . 14
7.1 Physical security . 14
7.2 Data security or cyber security . 14
8 Qualification . 14
8.1 General . 14
8.2 Measurement device . 14
8.3 Mobile device . 15
Bibliography . 16

Figure 1 – Schematic diagram of tracking system for radioactive materials . 10

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TRACKING SYSTEMS FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS –
REQUIREMENTS
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International Standard IEC 63148 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 45: Nuclear
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INTRODUCTION
Radioactive materials are widely used for industrial non-destructive testing, medical diagnosis
and therapy, and nuclear facilities, etc., so the safe use of radioactive materials is very
important to protect workers and to protect public health.
The tracking system includes two functions, namely the detection of radioactive materials and
wireless communication.
Today all manner of products that we take for granted are dependent on the safe, secure and
reliable transport of radioactive materials from manufacturer to the end user, or mobile use,
for the purpose of non-destructive tests (NDT). As a result of the increased use of radioactive
materials in, for example, industry, medicine and agriculture, shipments have become more
frequent and larger in volume. In addition, transportation safety and security are vital during
all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle – to and from nuclear power plants: at the front end, to
transport uranium concentrates and new fuel assemblies; and at the back end, to transport
radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel for storage or disposal.
This document may also be useful for other dangerous materials and valuable goods to be
transported and tracked.
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TRACKING SYSTEMS FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS –
REQUIREMENTS
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements of tracking systems for radioactive materials. Such
systems identify and locate the position of the radioactive materials transported using global
navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and radio frequency identification (RFID).
The system provides a set of safety controls of the radioactive material, by which the
transporter can improve safety during transportation. This document may also be used as
supplementary guidance to the regulatory body.
The tracking system consists of a measurement unit and a wireless communication unit. The
measurement unit includes a radiation detector which measures radiation dose rate and may
include a detector to measure the energy spectrum of photons emitted from radioactive
materials transported, plus temperature and pressure sensors. The wireless communication
unit includes mobile devices, base transceiver systems and mobile service providers.
Radioactive materials to be tracked include all radioactive materials, radioactive sources,
radioactive waste and nuclear material, including nuclear fuel and spent fuel, transported
using a Type B(U), Type B(M) or Type C package. Other criteria might be considered when
the transport index is greater than 1.
This document does not apply to ambient or personal dose equivalent meters, which are
covered in IEC 60846-1 or IEC 61526, respectively.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-395:2014, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 395: Nuclear
instrumentation – Physical phenomena, basic concepts, instruments, systems, equipment and
detectors
IEC 60721-3-2:2018, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-2: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities – Transportation and Handling
ISO/IEC 27000, Information technology – Security techniques – Information security
management systems – Overview and vocabulary
ISO/IEC 27001, Information technology – Security techniques – Information security
management systems – Requirements
ISO/IEC 27002, Information technology – Security techniques – Code of practice for
information security controls
ISO/IEC 27005, Information technology – Security techniques – Information security risk
management
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-395:2014, as
well as the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
fissile material
material, other than natural or depleted uranium, that is capable of sustaining a thermal
neutron chain reaction
[SOURCE: ISO 1709:2018, 3.3]
3.2
fissile nuclide
nuclide capable of undergoing fission by interaction with neutrons of any energy
[SOURCE: ISO 1709:2018, 3.4]
3.3
geographic information system
GIS
information system dealing with information concerning phenomena associated with location
relative to the Earth
[SOURCE: ISO 19101-1:2014, 4.1.20]
3.4
global navigation satellite system
GNSS
comprises several networks of satellites that transmit radio signals containing time and
distance data that can be picked up by a receiver, allowing the user to identify the location of
its receiver anywhere around the globe
[SOURCE: ISO/TS 15638-19:2013, 4.25]
3.5
location
identifiable geographic place
Note 1 to entry: A location is represented by one of a set of data types that describe a position, along with
metadata about that data, including coordinates (from a coordinate reference system), a measure (from a linear
referencing system), or an address (from an address system).
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.10]
3.6
location-based service
LBS
service whose return or other property is dependent on the location of the client requesting
the service or of some other thing, object or person

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Note 1 to entry: Queries like “find the nearest restaurant” depend on the location of the questioner and are thus
appropriate for an LBS.
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.11, modified – Note 1 to entry has been added.]
3.7
mobile service provider
MSP
company that offers transmission services to users of wireless devices (smartphones and
tablet PCs) through radio frequency (RF) signals rather than through end-to-end wire
communication
3.8
navigation
combination of routing, route traversal and tracking
Note 1 to entry: This is essentially the common term navigation, but the definition decomposes the process in
terms used in the packages defined in this document.
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.15]
3.9
network
abstract structure consisting of a set of 0-dimensional objects called junctions, and a set of 1-
dimensional objects called links that connect the junctions, each link being associated to a
start (origin, source) junction and end (destination, sink) junction
Note 1 to entry: The network is essentially the universe of discourse for the navigation problem. Networks are a
variety of one-dimensional topological complexes. In this light, junction and topological nodes are synonyms, as
are link and directed edges.
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.17]
3.10
position
data type that describes a point or geometry potentially occupied by an object or person
Note 1 to entry: A direct position is a semantic subtype of position. Direct position as described can only define a
point and therefore not all positions can be represented by a direct position. That is consistent with the “is type of”
relation. An ISO 19107 geometry is also a position, but not a direct position.
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.18]
3.11
radioactive material
material having the property of radioactivity
Note 1 to entry: For legal purposes material may be considered radioactive only if its activity or radioactive
concentration exceeds a specified value.
Note 2 to entry: The material may contain radionuclides and stable nuclides.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-881:1983, 881-06-01]
3.12
radio frequency identification
RFID
identification of objects or persons using special tags that contain information (such as
demographics, serial number, etc.) that can be read using RF-based readers
[SOURCE: IEC TR 80001-2-3:2012, 3.56]

3.13
route
sequence of links, and/or partial links, that describe a path, usually between two positions,
within a network
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.19]
3.14
routing
finding of optimal (minimal cost function) routes between locations in a network
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.22]
3.15
tracking
monitoring and reporting the location of vehicle
[SOURCE: ISO 19133:2005, 4.24]
3.16
transportation
movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another
Note 1 to entry: Modes of transportation include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline and space.
3.17
wireless local area network
WLAN
local area network that uses RF signals to transmit and receive data
[SOURCE: IEC TR 80001-2-3:2012, 3.85]
4 Tracking system for radioactive materials
4.1 General
Radiation detectors measure dose-rate or count rate or photon energy spectrum of leakage
radiation from the container including radioactive materials; and sensors for temperature and
pressure measurements, are used to monitor environmental conditions for safety of the
transported container.
This system should receive the location information on a real-time basis of the radioactive
materials using a national or regional communication network, and should display the exact
location in connection with the related geographical information.
The tracking system shall be rigidly fixed at the outer surface of the container. The tracking
system network consists of a remote mobile system, the control centre, a mobile service
provider and users.
The remote mobile system consists of a container, a measuring device, a communication
device including position locator, etc. The control centre operates the system and provides
data and communication servers and location determination service.
Figure 1 shows a typical tracking system for radioactive materials and the detection unit of the
tracking system is attached at the radioactive container.

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Figure 1 – Schematic diagram of tracking system for radioactive materials
4.2 Detector and sensor
4.2.1 Radiation detector
Radiation detector is used to measure dose-rate or photon energy spectrum on the outside
surface of the container of radioactive materials. Types of radiation detectors used in tracking
system are G-M tubes, ionization chambers, scintillation detectors (e.g. NaI(Tl), CsI(Tl)
scintillators), and semi-conductor detectors (e.g. CdTe, CdZnTe). Scintillation and semi-
conductor detectors are also used to measure photon energy spectra as well as dose-rate.
Range of dose-rate to be measured shall be 0.1 μGy/h to 10 mGy/h.
4.2.2 Sensors
Temperature and pressure sensors are used to monitor environmental conditions outside the
container of radioactive materials. During the transportation of the container, measurement
ranges of the temperature and the pressure sensors should be −50 °C to 50 °C and 30 kPa to
106 kPa, respectively (see IEC 60721-3-2).
4.2.3 Local data storage
Data acquired from radiation detector, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, and other
sensors are stored in local data storage for data security and simultaneously sent to the
control centre.
4.3 Data acquisition
The power supplies for radiation detectors and sensors shall be part of the tracking system
and shall be provided by the manufacturer.
The radiation level, temperature, pressure, position, and other environmental measurements
should be acquired by the tracking system.
The raw data in accordance with 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 should be provided.
Any alarm should be provided to the control centre for early warning.

4.4 Communication
4.4.1 Interfaces
The communication shall be operated by a mobile device in 5.3 which transmits the acquired
data and receives commands from the control centre.
The mobile device shall interface with WiFi, GNSS and RFID.
4.4.2 Location determination
The location shall be analysed with position data gathering from wireless devices and a
gyroscope.
The position resolution for the location determination should be within a hundred meters
(100 m).
A mobile device in 5.3 shall be provided to determine its location.
4.5 Control centre
The control centre should provide systems to support tracking systems and users that are
described in Clause 6. The systems in control centre should provide the services in relation to
maintaining database, communicating with tracking systems, determining locations and
responding to the user’s requests.
5 Transportation
5.1 Measurement device
5.1.1 General
The radioactivity of Ir used for a gamma radiography source is typically 5 TBq, and spent
fuel is more than several PBq. It may be dangerous for workers to handle sources, so the
presence of radioactive material shall be provided by means of detection.
By design the radiation emission from a normally certified container is negligible, but
unexpected radiation levels should be monitored by means of a portable detector.
Measurement devices should be capable of detecting the status of radioactive material in its
container, and the device consists of a sensor and its supporting electronics.
5.1.2 Monitoring device
A radiation detector should be installed on a container to measure radiation, and may be able
to spectrally identify nuclides as well as radiation dose rate.
A device detecting leakage of radiation should be attached on or outside of a container, or it
should be a sensor to monitor open/close state of the container.
The temperature inside the container may be monitored continuously.
The position detection devices using WiFi, GNSS or RFID shall be installed at the surface of
the container.
Any shock or vibration shall be monitored at the surface of container.

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5.1.3 Electronics
A system shall be capable of providing the power to sensors in order to measure temperature,
pressure, radioactivity or radiation dose rate, and the on/off status of a container.
The device shall supply its own operating power during transportation.
The device shall be provided to monitor the measuring parameter and to calculate this
parameter, if required.
The device should include a way to monitor the associated sensors’ operations and their
alarms.
The device shall be able to operate, given the environmental conditions during transportation.
5.2 Guardian device
5.2.1 Closed-circuit television (CCTV)
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) may be used for recording on the circumstances of
transportation, and send image data to the control centre, when any unwanted event occurs.
5.2.2 Meteorological status
Meteorological information may be revised periodically.
5.3 Mobile device
The mobile device should meet with protocols of the location determination service in 6.4,
covered internationally, nationally or specifically regionally.
The mobile device should be able to receive the request of location determination service to
register its information regarding the global position, status, container, etc., of the
transportation and control commands. A mobile device – as part of the tracking system –
should be mounted at the package, and that contains security relevant data needs to be
secured from unauthorized access.
The mobile device should have installed a tracking function using GNSS chip, RFID (radio
frequency identification) tag.
The mobile device should be able to transmit the information on request from the location
determination service and execute control command received.
Location based services may be applied to the configuration of the tracking system, and
control centre and may be used to determine the position (or physical location) of the tracking
system.
The component of position determination shall be composed of tracking services, navigation,
routing, addressing, networking, feature data and data types such as voice stream, binary
data, map or image.
A data recording device should be available locally in the mobile device and operating
independently from any wireless connection to ensure a complete logging history.

Data logging should be provided so that the mobile device is able to record information, such
as:
• authentication and connection attempts,
• maintenance data (battery wear, CPU load, auto-test results, etc.),
• system-specific process data (temperature, pressure, vibration level, etc.).
These data should be accessible for a cybersecurity audit in case of a suspected
cybersecurity event.
5.4 Power provision for tracking system
Power supply should be provided to operate a measuring device during the transportation
period.
Or power of a measuring device may be shared with power supply of a mobile device.
Any measuring device should be operating at a lower potential voltage. Sensors or
instruments of the measuring device should be operated at the lowest power consumption to
extend the operating time as long as possible. Battery level of devices running on batteries
shall be monitored.
6 Control centre
6.1 System operation
It shall be possible to monitor the characteristics of the radioactive material container and its
status.
It should continuously trace the location of a mobile device, and tracking system should
identify its pathway.
It should be possible to request the status of a remote mobile system.
It should be possible to set the periods of data transfer.
It should be able to control a remote mobile system in an emergency.
It should be possible to trace the location of a radioactive material.
6.2 Database server and data communication server
The communication server should be capable of receiving status and location information for
mobile devices.
The database server should be capable of providing the location information interfaced with
GIS for mobile devices and radiation sources.
6.3 Operation
The user should be able to inquire the location of a radioactive material and the status of a
remote mobile system, with the internet.
The user should be able to access the actual position and status information of the tracking
system as well as the complete history of the transportation process via remote wireless
connection.
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6.4 Location determination service
There are location determination technologies using satellite only, augmented satellite,
backward link, forward link, wireless local area network (WLAN) or radio frequency
identification (RFID) in the services.
Location determination service should be used with one of mobile service, internet service, or
radio frequency (RF), radio frequency identification (RFID) or a hybrid of these technologies.
Location determination service should provide such functions as the request of status
information according to mobile device and its GNSS information.
Location determination service should provide functions such as identification of its location,
transmit control command to a mobile device and transmit information according to location of
mobile devices to servers in control centre.
7 Security
7.1 Physical security
Wireless devices shall be protected in order to prevent damage or unauthorized access.
Those devices shall be installed to provide access from outside.
7.2 Data security or cyber security
Tracking system including mobile devices and the control centre should be planned, designed,
implemented and operated in accordance with ISO/IEC 27000 series of standards, and more
specific requirements.
8 Qualification
8.1 General
Examples of environmental requirements include, but are not limited to, temperature, shock,
humidity, vibration, pressure extremes, dust, salt spray, water immersion, RFI/EMI
susceptibility, etc. All elements of the tracking system should be maintained in their intended
environmental conditions (see IEC 60721-3-2).
8.2 Measurement device
The measurement system should withstand vibration, shock, temperature, and humidity at
environmental conditions during transportation (see IEC 60721-3-2).
Any measurement device should be tested at the environmental conditions during
transportation and under the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility testing.
Any software in a measurement device should be developed in accordance with the software
requirements.
The measurement device shall be periodically calibrated.

8.3 Mobile device
The mobile device should withstand vibration, shock, temperature, humidity and radiation
exposure around its environment.
The mobile device should be tested at the environmental conditions during transportation and
under the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility testing.
Any software in the mobile device should be developed in accordance with the software
requirements.
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 19
INTRODUCTION . 21
1 Domaine d'application . 22
2 Références normatives . 22
3 Termes et définitions . 23
4 Système de suivi des matières radioactives . 26
4.1 Généralités . 26
4.2 Détecteur et capteur . 26
4.2.1 Détecteur de rayonnement . 26
4.2.2 Capteurs . 27
4.2.3 Mémoire de données locale . 27
4.3 Acquisition des données . 27
4.4 Communication . 27
4.4.1 Interfaces . 27
4.4.2 Détermination de la localisation . 27
4.5 Centre de commande . 27
5 Transport . 28
5.1 Appareil de mesure . 28
5.1.1 Généralités . 28
5.1.2 Appareil de surveillance. 28
5.1.3 Systèmes électroniques . 28
5.2 Appareil de surveillance . 28
5.2.1 Télévision en circuit fermé (CCTV) . 28
5.2.2 Conditions météorologiques . 29
5.3 Dispositif mobile . 29
5.4 Alimentation électrique du système de suivi . 29
6 Centre de commande . 30
6.1 Fonctionnement du système . 30
6.2 Serveur de base de données et serveur de communication de données . 30
6.3 Fonctionnement . 30
6.4 Service de détermination de la localisation . 30
7 Sécurité . 31
7.1 Sécurité physique . 31
7.2 Sécurité des données ou cybersécurité . 31
8 Qualification . 31
8.1 Généralités . 31
8.2 Appareil de mesure . 31
8.3 Dispositif mobile . 31
Bibliographie . 32

Figure 1 – Schéma d'un système de suivi de matières radioactives . 26

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AVANT-PROPOS
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