Errors in beam data collection often cause flawed TPS models and dose computation errors. IBA Dosimetry offers an independent audit service to verify beam data accuracy.
Compatible with: Helical linac, Robotic linac, Bore-type linacs, C-arm linacs
Used for: Commissioning and Annual QA RT
“Errors and inaccuracies in beam data collection are reported to frequently lead to flawed TPS beam models and thus to systematic TPS dose computation errors. These systematic beam data errors are however difficult to spot and to eliminate.”
Kowatsch, M. et.al. (2018). Monte Carlo based Quality Assurance of Base Data for Beam Modeling in Treatment Planning Systems
The Challenge: Poor commissioning data are a major dosimetric issue and causes errors throughout the treatment chain.
Therefore, international physics associations recommend an independent audit of the beam data by a qualified medical physicist (e.g. AAPM TG-106, AAPM TG-53, ESTRO Booklet 10…).
Learn how SciMoCa Monte Carlo is used to independently validate commissioning beam data and to tune the TPS beam model for high accuracy dose planning.
