A new electronic neutron dosimeter (END) for reliable personal dosimetry

H. Ing; T. Cousins; H. R. Andrews; R. Machrafi; A. Voevodskiy; V. Kovaltchouk; E. T. H. Clifford; M. Robins; C. Larsson; R. Hugron; J. Brown

doi:10.1117/12.782489

17 April 2008 A new electronic neutron dosimeter (END) for reliable personal dosimetry

H. Ing, T. Cousins, H. R. Andrews, R. Machrafi, A. Voevodskiy, V. Kovaltchouk, E. T. H. Clifford, M. Robins, C. Larsson, R. Hugron, J. Brown

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Proceedings Volume 6954, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing IX; 695419 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782489
Event: SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 2008, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Tests of existing electronic neutron dosimeters by military and civilian groups have revealed significant performance limitations. To meet the operational requirements of emergency response personnel to a radiological/nuclear incident as well as those in the nuclear industry, a new END has been developed. It is patterned after a unique commercial neutron spectral dosemeter known as the N-probe. It uses a pair of small special scintillators on tiny photomultiplier tubes. Special electronics were designed to minimize power consumption to allow for weeks of operation on a single charge. The size, performance, and data analysis for the END have been designed to meet/exceed international standards for electronic neutron dosimeters. Results obtained with the END prototype are presented.

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H. Ing, T. Cousins, H. R. Andrews, R. Machrafi, A. Voevodskiy, V. Kovaltchouk, E. T. H. Clifford, M. Robins, C. Larsson, R. Hugron, and J. Brown "A new electronic neutron dosimeter (END) for reliable personal dosimetry", Proc. SPIE 6954, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing IX, 695419 (17 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782489

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