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Table 1. BOMAB Dimensions |
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| Shape | Cross Section (cm) | Vertical Height (cm) |
Fill Volume (cm3) |
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| Head | Elipsoid | 19 x 14 | 20 | 3525 |
| Neck | Cylinder | 13 (diam) | 10 | 1030 |
| Upper Torso | Elipsoid | 30 x 20 | 40 | 16970 |
| Lower Torso | Elipsoid | 36 x 20 | 20 | 9990 |
| Thighs (2x) | Cylinder | 15 (diam) | 40 | 12100 |
| Lower Legs (2x) | Cylinder | 12 (diam) | 40 | 7490 |
| Arms (2x) | Cylinder | 20 (diam) | 60 | 7600 |
The BOttle Manikin ABsorption (BOMAB) Phantom is used to calibrate whole body counters.
The seamless BOMAB consists of ten bottles with dimensions as given in Table 1. The seamless BOMAB is composed of polyethylene plastic and constructed without seams in any of the ten bottles.
The volumes of the manufactured version are within 20% of the values specified in Table 1 for cylindrical parts. The total volume of manufactured phantoms tend to have an overall tolerance of 10%.
Each bottle has a recessed screw-type fill port. The screw cap is provided with each bottle and is leak proof when securely tightened.
