Table 2.
Time estimates for MPPG 5.a validation testing by activity
| Activity | Description | Time (person‐hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Create plan in TPS | 17.2 |
| Create scan queues | 1.2 | |
| Create spreadsheet | 4.3 | |
| CT imaging of phantoms | 2.0 | |
| Subtotal | 24.7 | |
| Measurement | Ion chamber measurements in phantom | 5.0 |
| QA device measurements | 11.5 | |
| Scanning measurements | 8.5 | |
| Miscellaneous measurements | 1.0 | |
| Subtotal | 26.0 | |
| Analysis | Analysis with profile comparison tool | 11.6 |
| Analysis with QA software | 5.5 | |
| Data processing in scanning tank software | 4.5 | |
| Miscellaneous data analysis | 6.5 | |
| Subtotal | 28.1 | |
| Total | Total | 78.8 |