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The current trend away from isotopic irradiators for the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) means that alternative systems are required. This paper describes the dosimetric assessment of a Precision X-Ray X-Rad 320 system with an integrated chilling system (SIT Module) suitable for the irradiation of chill immobilized adult mosquitoes. This system is capable of irradiating a load volume of approximately 4 L whilst maintaining a suitable temperature to maintain the insects immobile. Dose rates, dose uniformity ratios and estimated weekly throughput are presented for various configurations and energies. The throughput for chilled adult mosquitoes is sufficient for currently operational or planned mosquito sterile insect programs.
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Radiation Physics and Chemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that provides a medium for publication of substantial and original papers, reviews, and short communications which focus on research and developments involving ionizing radiation in radiation physics, radiation chemistry and radiation processing.
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