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  • Environmental Science
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Sensor Technology

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  • Radiation monitoring networks are crucial for security and economic stability.
  • Network malfunctions can lead to significant unforeseen costs and security breaches.
  • Early detection of sensor issues is vital for maintaining network integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To verify the operational status of a multi-sensor radiation monitoring network.
  • To introduce and validate a new method for early detection of sensor malfunctions.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the proposed method in a real-world setting.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel multivariate distance metric for sensor data analysis.
  • Implementation and testing of the method on CIEMAT's local radiological early warning network.
  • Comparative analysis of sensor performance and identification of anomalies.

Main Results:

  • Successful verification of the radiation monitoring network's operational status.
  • Demonstrated efficacy of the multivariate distance method in detecting potential sensor malfunctions.
  • Validation of the methodology in a practical radiological early warning system.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed multivariate distance method provides a reliable approach for operational verification of radiation monitoring networks.
  • Early detection of malfunctions is feasible and can mitigate security and economic risks.
  • The tested methodology is suitable for real-world application in radiological surveillance systems.