Type B Activity Limits for Air Transport – (An Examination of Special Form and nonSpecial Form Limits)

This paper examines the application of the “Q system” with respect to the maximum limits of activity permitted in Type B (Type B(U) or Type B(M)) packages when transported by air. In particular, estimation is made of the radiological consequences to determine if there is a difference depending on whether the material is in special form or not. An estimate is also made of the radiological consequences of an air accident involving low dispersible radioactive material (LDRM) in the reference Type B package.