Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Radionuclide Aerosol Analyzer (162)
Problem: Need for long-term, unattended monitoring for radionuclide aerosol signatures of nuclear activity
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Instruments through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed automatic, high-volume aerosol collection equipment
- Developed and demonstrated integrated system with sensitivity 300 times greater than commercial equivalent
- Validated system performance meets application requirements
- Commercialized technology
- Recognized with a 1998 R&D 100 Award
- Recognized with a 2001 FLC Award
Click for a larger viewCapabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Nuclear measurement design, mechanical engineering, control system engineering, software engineering, tech transfer, international policy support to US State Department.
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Contact: Harry Miley
