Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Enriched Uranium Detection (161)
Problem: Need ability to detect enriched uranium that is far away, behind substantial shielding, or in unknown direction
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Sensors & Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed new detection approach
- Demonstrated method and explored capabilities and limitations
- Developed integrated, automated, transportable uranium detection system based on PNNL developed measurement approach
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Radiation detection; analog and digital electronics; imaging electronics; image analysis; computer system integration; software development; mechanical hardware design; system integration; system test and evaluation.
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Contact: Robert Runkle
