Uranium Dioxide Actinide Detection Device Interface Design for Space Applications
Abstract
Attention concerning the proliferation of nuclear weapons and materials has generated many research initiatives to detect, identify, and locate radiation particles emitted by actinides. In support of this effort, the 'Fission Induced Neutron Detection of Nuclear Materials' (FIND'NM) program was established to comprise a joint effort to explore this issue. The objective also co-extends the Air Force Research Laboratory Uranium Dioxide (U02) detection sample growth, characterization, and electrical interface research. AFIT's study accomplishes the design and fabrication of a space-tolerant PCB to support a U02-based neutron detector. Further design considerations are made with the expectation of the platform to be inside an in-orbit satellite. The PCB will interface a satellite, which in turn will relay transferred data to researchers on the ground for later processing. The scope of the research is to provide a low-cost commercial-off-the-shelf solution with signal integrity and operational stability in mind.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1076267
Entities
People
- Jennifer N. Ramos
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology