DIR-SIT Facilities

  
 


Irradiation Information


Facility Name Okanagan Kootenay Sterile Insect Release (OKSIR) Program
Insect Reared Cydia pomonella
Type of irradiation source Co60
Model Gammacell 220
Initial capacity (Ci)/date 23 811 Ci / Feb 2001
Type of dosimetry T.L.D.
Frequency of dose measurement Four times a year
Radiosterilization dose (Gy) 250 Gy
Dose rate (Gy/hour)/date 20.0 kGy/hour (2001/02/01)
Temperature before irradiation (°C) 3°C
Temperature at irradiation (°C) 3°C
Atmosphere condition Air
Time of anoxia before irradiation (min) 120
Stage of insect treated Adulte