Radiological Data Quality Assessment Toolkit

To help assure data quality in the aftermath of a radiological or nuclear incident, the Science and Technology Directorate's National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is developing a set of manuals, quick reference guides, spreadsheets, checklists, and other tools and technical guidance. This Data Quality Assessment Toolkit will help officials understand how much sampling and surveying is required, how trustworthy their collected data is, and when they have enough data to determine that it’s safe.

NUSTL manages a portfolio of Radiological/Nuclear Response and Recovery Research & Development projects that work to improve radiological response capabilities at the local, state, and federal level, and advance the understanding of impacts and risks within first responder agencies nationwide.