Title :
A Multipurpose Radiac for Field Surveys and Training
Author :
Wolf, M.A. ; Bjarke, G.O. ; Jarrett, J.D. ; Umbarger, C.J.
Author_Institution :
Instrument Technologies Group Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
Abstract :
The Instrument Technologies Group at Los Alamos has developed a multipurpose radiac. It uses a variety of detectors coupled with a CMOS microprocessor to provide ease of use and an unambiguous display. It allows concurrent surveys for alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. In addition, it has an external data link for coupling to and from data acquisition/storage equipment, hence making it a perfect training tool. The instrument is small (4×8×2.5 in.) and lightweight (<2 lbs.). It runs for 50 hours on common batteries.
Keywords :
Amplitude modulation; Batteries; CMOS technology; Contamination; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Instruments; Liquid crystal displays; Microprocessors; Neutrons;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1985.4336976
