Personal radiation detectors

Archiv – Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) has added two new instruments to its comprehensive range of advanced personal radiation detectors.
These highly-sensitive radiation monitors discreetly detect and measure gamma radiation and then alert the operator via vibration or an audible alarm.Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) has added two new instruments to its comprehensive range of advanced personal radiation detectors.
These highly-sensitive radiation monitors discreetly detect and measure gamma radiation and then alert the operator via vibration or an audible alarm. The so-called nukeALERT II 1703M Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) and the palmRAD 1621M Dosimeter are said to be simple to understand and operate, as well as impact resistant and watertight, with a sensitivity that outperforms other popular radiation systems. Whether the user is experienced in radiation safety, or operating in general security, these instruments provide an intuitive interface.
All BNC radiation detectors offer two critical operation modes: the first incorporates a 1-9 strength indicator scale for simple analysis of the sources present; and the second provides exposure rate readings and accumulated dose information commonly found in dosimeters. The instrument employs an algorithm which enables the user to adjust the settings to minimise false alarms in high background level environments without compromising the probability of detecting a source.
These units have been designed to meet ANSI N42.32 specifications which are standards for radiation and nuclear detection equipment adopted by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Division in February last year.