Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Response Testing of Radiation Sensors (372)
Problem: Validate radiation sensor response with suitable radiation sources prior to sensor deployment.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Sensors and Devices through Instruments
PNNL Solution:
- Develop test plan
- Fully equipped radiological test facility with alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, and X-ray sources
- Conduct sensor testing, analyze test data, and report results
- Internationally compliant QA program
- Accredited calibrations lab
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: A variety of nuclear radiation sources and test beds for radiation sensor testing; independent nuclear radiation measurement instruments to validate test conditions; test equipment for evaluating instrument robustness under a variety of physical environment stress conditions; data analysis and report preparation.
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Contact: Michelle Johnson
