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Total effective dose equivalent
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<p>The Total effective dose equivalent (TEDE) is a radiation <a href="/facts/Dosimetry/pnl0fMxH">dosimetry</a> quantity defined by the US <a href="/facts/Nuclear_Regulatory_Commission/tbC56grX">Nuclear Regulatory Commission</a> to monitor and control human exposure to <a href="/facts/Ionizing_radiation/vw0d9GaT">ionizing radiation</a>. It is defined differently in the NRC regulations and NRC glossary. According to the regulations, it is the sum of <a href="/facts/Effective_dose_equivalent/DVoke3hy">effective dose equivalent</a> from external exposure and <a href="/facts/Committed_effective_dose_equivalent/kxdv2710">committed effective dose equivalent</a> from internal exposure, thereby taking into account all known exposures. However, the NRC glossary defines it as the sum of the <a href="/facts/Deep-dose_equivalent/8duQ6a1H">deep-dose equivalent</a> and <a href="/facts/Committed_effective_dose_equivalent/kxdv2710">committed effective dose equivalent</a>, which would appear to exclude the effective dose to the skin and eyes from non-penetrating radiation such as beta. These surface doses are included in the NRC's shallow dose equivalent, along with contributions from penetrating (gamma) radiation. </p><p>Regulatory limits are imposed on the TEDE for occupationally exposed individuals and members of the general public. </p>