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Set the time between doses  (TBD=)
SDRX: keyword (or sample input files)


Syntax:
    SDRX: TBD={time interval between fractions}
Example:
    SDRX: TBD=0.25                 !Dose delivered in 15 minutes (0.25 hour)
    SDRX: TBD=DD1                 !Pointer to an array dose delivery times
    DD1=0.01 0.25 0.5 1 2 5 12 24 / 
 !Array of time intervals (hour)


Purpose: Set the time interval between the end of the first fraction and the start of second fraction.
Data Type:
real
Unit:
Gy/hour
Default: none
Comments:  The time interval between fractions (the TBD parameter) equals the time of deliver (TOD) minus the 0.5*{total delivered dose (TAD)}/{dose rate (ADR)}.  For an alternate method of specifying the time interval between fractions, see the TBD parameter.  Fractions are delivered at the same dose rate, and fraction size is 1/2 the total delivered dose (TAD).  To gain more control over dose fraction delivery, use the RADX: keyword.  With the RADX: keyword, multiple fractions of different sizes can be specified and a different dose rate can be used to deliver each fraction.


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Last updated: 10 June, 2011
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