This project will continue to research and develop a floor monitor for quick and efficient determination of radioactive contamination. The monitor will utilize a new portable technology (including supporting electronics). It will have the capability to measure beta contamination below 5000 dpm/ 1 00 CM2 when averaged over one square meter and cover an area as large as several square feet per second. It will also be capable of independently measuring small areas of contamination. Alarms for detected radioactivity will be seen as LED displays on the detector, with real time three dimensional display available for user identification of the location of contamination.
Anticipated Results:This research project will develop a floor monitor for radioactive contamination capable of surveying 30 to 100 times faster than conventional technology at current release limit levels. In addition, this system will incorporate a sophisticated automatic calibration technique virtually eliminating the need for daily calibration verification by support staff. The commercial model of this monitoring technology will serve a major need for federal and commercial nuclear facilities.
