Estimation of neutron energy distributions from measured prompt gamma intensities: Experimental validation

Panikkath, Priyada; Udupi, Ashwini; Sarkar, Pradip; Sankaranarayanan, K.

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2020.164101

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“…Scintillation crystals of different materials are used depending on the magnitude, energy, and intensity of the radiation. The most common crystal is Thallium-contaminated (activated) sodium iodide NaI (Tl) [ 8 ]. Apart from the many advantageous properties of this crystal, its water-binding capacity is particularly significant, which is a great disadvantage.…”

Section: Applied Detectorsmentioning

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Drone-Based Gamma Radiation Dose Distribution Survey with a Discrete Measurement Point Procedure

Molnár

Domozi

Lovas

2021

Sensors

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A dose distribution map can be created using geographic information system (GIS) methods from sensor data that do not provide image information in a classical way. The results of discrete radiation measurements can be properly represented in a uniform raster above the surface. If the radiation measured at each site does not show a jump-like change, a dose distribution map can be prepared by interpolating the measured values. The coordinates of the measuring points can be used to calibrate the map. The calibrated and georeferenced map is suitable for locating hidden or lost radiation sources or for mapping active debris scattered during a possible reactor accident. The advantage of the developed method is the measurement can be performed with a small multicopter, cost-effectively, even without human intervention. The flight time of small multicopters is very limited, so it is especially important to increase the efficiency of the measurement. During the experiments, a practical comparison of several methods was made with regard to the measurement procedure. Similarly, based on the measurement experience, the detector system was further developed and tested in three main steps. A system was developed with a detector system with a total weight of 500 g, including a battery capable of operating the detector for at least 120 min. The device is capable of detecting an average of 30 events/min at of 0.01 μSv/h background radiation. Experiments have shown that the system is able to significantly detect a source with an activity of 300 μSv/h by scanning above 10 m ground level.

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Section: Applied Detectorsmentioning

confidence: 99%