Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Subsurface Radionuclide Measurements (160)
Problem: Rapid, low-cost subsurface measurement of various radionuclides is needed for environmental characterization
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Sensors & Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry system suitable for down-well deployment
- Demonstrated and deployed detector system at Hanford Site for site characterization requirements
- Supported deployment with data analysis and interpretation
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Radiation detector development; gamma-ray measurements of subsurface contaminants; calibration facilities for subsurface radiation detectors; transuranic (TRU) content based on neutron measurements; analog and digital electronics; system integration; system test and evaluation; technology transfer to CRADA partner.
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Contact: Robert Runkle
