Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Field "Calibrator" for Radiation Instruments (369)
Problem: Need reliable, "cold" method for field calibration of gamma and neutron detector instrument electronics operation.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Develop concept for field "calibrator" using no radioactive sources
- Specify radiation source for instrument evaluation
- Obtain gamma emission data; experimental, simulated
- Obtain neutron emission data; experimental, simulated
- Convert to temporally random data streams
- Develop DVD player-based portable test instrument
- Record DVD with temporal data streams for instrument evaluation
- Perform lab validation of instrument performance
- Perform field demonstration
- "Cold" confirmation of instrument electronics performance
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs:
- Calibration concept development; radiation transport simulation; analog and digital electronics; system test and evaluation; design documentation; performance documentation; conducted practical field demonstration.
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Contact: Scott Morris
