A Pulse Reactor Radiation Detection System Using an On-Line Computer

Abstract

A pulse reactor radiation detection system is described. The system uses an on-line Scientific Data Systems (SDS) 920 computer, coupled through an analog to digital converting interface, to record and retain the response data for various radiation detectors. Results of typical measurements are presented. An overall range of sensitivity of one million is possible with a precision to within about 5 percent (exclusive of the detectors) for determining relative reactor power, neutron and gamma ray flux densities (if the spectra remain constant), and neutron and gamma ray tissue kerma rates or the time integral of these quantities. This range is achieved using combinations of radiation sensors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0731350

Entities

People

  • B. E. Leonard
  • D. A. Hughes
  • W. F. Pfeiffer

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Dose Rate
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • High Gain
  • Measurement
  • Monitoring
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Public Health
  • Radiation Effects
  • Radiologic Health

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation.