COMAR [IEEE Committee on Man Radiation]

The author reports the activities of the IEEE Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR). COMAR critically examines and interprets the literature on biological effects. Its findings are usually reported in the form of Technical Information Statements (TISs). While the Committee holds several regular meetings every year, most of the technical work is done offline, and discussed via e-mail. It should be pointed out that COMAR does not establish safety standards, but it has an interest in the standards activity within its scope.