During February 17-21, 2014 RSRP provided training to Uganda´s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Atomic Energy Council (AEC) of on Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS 1.5). The objective of this activity was to upgrade access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructor installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-...
News from 2014
Mark Shaffer (NRC/OIP deputy director) and Sergey Katsenelenbogen (AdSTM) visited Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of Uganda to assess progress on the country wide inventory project and the development of a national registry of sealed radiation sources and X-ray generators. The meeting reviewed inventory results for Kampala region and praised AEC efforts in this area. The participants agreed to continue the inventory project to completion and to implement broader cooperation in the areas of regulatory development, physical infrastructure, and training opportunities for AEC staff. Present in the...