Network of wireless gamma-ray sensors for radiological detection and identification

A. Barzilov; P. Womble; I. Novikov; J. Paschal; J. Board; K. Moss

doi:10.1117/12.719930

4 May 2007 Network of wireless gamma ray sensors for radiological detection and identification

A. Barzilov, P. Womble, I. Novikov, J. Paschal, J. Board, K. Moss

Proceedings Volume 6540, Optics and Photonics in Global Homeland Security III; 654012 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719930
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2007, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The paper describes the design and development of a network of wireless gamma-ray sensors based on cell phone or WiFi technology. The system is intended for gamma-ray detection and automatic identification of radioactive isotopes and nuclear materials. The sensor is a gamma-ray spectrometer that uses wireless technology to distribute the results. A small-size sensor module contains a scintillation detector along with a small size data acquisition system, PDA, battery, and WiFi radio or a cell phone modem. The PDA with data acquisition and analysis software analyzes the accumulated spectrum on real-time basis and returns results to the screen reporting the isotopic composition and intensity of detected radiation source. The system has been programmed to mitigate false alarms from medical isotopes and naturally occurring radioactive materials. The decision-making software can be "trained" to indicate specific signatures of radiation sources like special nuclear materials. The sensor is supplied with GPS tracker coupling radiological information with geographical coordinates. The sensor is designed for easy use and rapid deployment in common wireless networks.

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A. Barzilov, P. Womble, I. Novikov, J. Paschal, J. Board, and K. Moss "Network of wireless gamma ray sensors for radiological detection and identification", Proc. SPIE 6540, Optics and Photonics in Global Homeland Security III, 654012 (4 May 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719930

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