Optimising Scintillating Neutron Detectors for Cosmic Ray Soil Moisture Monitoring
J. P. Stowell,
S. J. Fargher,
C. A. Steer
et al.
Abstract:A: Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS) is a powerful technique that allows non-invasive monitoring of soil moisture on length scales well matched for agricultural applications. One factor limiting the use of the technique within industrial agriculture settings is the high initial cost of Helium-3 or BF3 tubes typically used for ground level neutron monitoring. This paper discusses the use of Geant4 to optimise an alternative scintillator based neutron detector that may be applicable for challenges where cost is … Show more
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