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Spicer: a sensitive radiation survey instrument.

N Latner, K Miller, S Watnick

    Health Physics
    |April 1, 1983
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    A new compact instrument accurately measures environmental gamma-ray exposure rates. This portable device offers significant improvements over older, larger radiation detection equipment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Radiation Detection
    • Instrumentation Engineering

    Background:

    • Environmental gamma-ray exposure monitoring is crucial for assessing radiation levels.
    • Existing field instruments are often large, bulky, and less portable.
    • Technological advancements are needed for more efficient and accessible radiation measurement tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a compact and portable field instrument for measuring environmental gamma-ray exposure rates.
    • To improve upon the size, portability, and performance of existing radiation detection devices.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a field instrument utilizing an 18 cm diameter pressurized ionization chamber.
    • Incorporation of a temperature-compensated Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) electrometer.
    • Integration of a digital readout with selectable integration times for precise measurements.

    Main Results:

    • A compact, portable instrument for measuring environmental gamma-ray exposure rates was successfully developed.
    • The instrument features an 18 cm diameter pressurized ionization chamber and a temperature-compensated MOSFET electrometer.
    • Digital readout with selectable integration times enhances measurement accuracy and usability.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed instrument represents a significant advancement in portable environmental gamma-ray monitoring.
    • Its compact design and improved features offer a considerable advantage over larger, bulkier legacy instruments.
    • This new device facilitates more accessible and efficient field measurements of environmental radiation exposure.

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