A Versatile System for the In-Field Non-Destructive Characterization of Radioactive Waste Packages and of Objects in the Defense Against Nuclear Threats

In-field non-destructive characterization of radioactive waste packages and of objects in the defense of nuclear threats requires purpose-built but technically similar equipment. Based on commercially available measuring devices like dose-rate and gamma-ray detectors, X-ray and gamma-transmission sources etc. a versatile and mobile mechanical positioning system for these devices is designed, assembled and operated facilitating basic to even complex measuring procedures. Several in-field measuring campaigns resulted in its further optimization. Today a highly mobile and flexible mechanical manipulator system is available supporting nearly all types of required measuring devices thus rising to nearly all occasions.