DIR-SIT Facilities

  
 


Irradiation Information


Facility Name Comisión Panama Estados Unidos para la Erradicación del Gusano Barrenador del Ganado
Insect Reared New World Screwworm
Type of irradiation source Co60
Model Shepherd Irradiator
Initial capacity (Ci)/date /2009
Type of dosimetry Gafchromic
Frequency of dose measurement
Radiosterilization dose (Gy) 55 Gy
Dose rate (Gy/hour)/date 625-650 mGy/2.11min (July 2012)
Temperature before irradiation (°C)
Temperature at irradiation (°C) ambiant
Atmosphere condition air
Time of anoxia before irradiation (min)
Stage of insect treated pupae