Development of a real-time mobile gamma-ray measurement system for shipboard use

Large areas must be rapidly screened to monitor radiation in marine environments. For this purpose, this study developed a mobile real-time gamma-ray measurement system for shipboard use and evaluated its performance. The system was developed to measure engine or generator cooling water by installin...

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Published in:Nuclear engineering and technology 2023, 55(11), , pp.4077-4082
Main Authors: Kim, Chang-Jong, Jang, Mee, Kim, Hyuncheol, Lim, Jong-Myoung, Lee, Wanno, Cho, Gyu-Seong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
gamma-ray measurement
Marine radiation surveillance
Minimum detectable activity
Shipboard use
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Summary:Large areas must be rapidly screened to monitor radiation in marine environments. For this purpose, this study developed a mobile real-time gamma-ray measurement system for shipboard use and evaluated its performance. The system was developed to measure engine or generator cooling water by installing a canister inside the ship. The minimum detectable activity of the system is about 0.8 Bq/L for a 60 s measurement period, and real-time data transmission and remote control are possible. The system was tested in the field and is currently being installed and operated on ships in service. Such a ship-based real-time gamma-radiation measurement system is suitable for a wide range of marine radiation surveillance applications and is expected to be rapidly deployed.
ISSN:1738-5733
2234-358X
DOI:10.1016/j.net.2023.07.026