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Gentry Hearn1, Craig Marianno, Sunil Khatri
1Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Health Physics
|January 1, 2014
Summary
This study details challenges encountered while developing custom software for the ORTEC digiBASE-E photomultiplier tube endcap. The software aimed to collect data during seaport operations using scintillation gamma-ray detection.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear instrumentation
- Radiation detection technology
Background:
- The ORTEC digiBASE-E is a compact endcap for scintillation gamma-ray detectors, managing power and signal processing.
- List mode data acquisition is crucial for detailed analysis of radiation events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document difficulties in developing custom software for the digiBASE-E.
- To provide guidance for future users of this device in data acquisition.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the list mode feature of the ORTEC digiBASE-E.
- Developed custom software (CraneWow) for data collection during seaport operations.
- Catalogued software development challenges.
Main Results:
- Identified and documented various challenges in creating the data acquisition software.
- Highlighted the complexities of integrating specialized hardware with custom software for real-world applications.
Conclusions:
- The cataloged difficulties serve as a valuable resource for researchers using the digiBASE-E and similar systems.
- Successful implementation requires careful software development and hardware integration planning.
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