REGDOC-3.6, Glossary of CNSC Terminology - Glossary - K

k_eff: See effective multiplication factor.
key measurement point (KMP) (point de mesure principal [PMP]): A location where nuclear material appears in such a form that it may be measured to determine material flow or inventory. Key measurement points therefore include, but are not limited to, the inputs and outputs (including measured discards) and storage in material balance areas.
KI (KI): potassium iodide
KMP (PMP): See key measurement point.
knowledge (connaissance): The theoretical and/or practical understanding of a subject matter required to perform work.

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