ISD97, A Computer to Analyze Data From a Series of In Situ Measurements on a Grid and Identify Potential Localized Areas of Elevated Activity

Abstract

A computer program, ISD97, was developed to analyze data from a series of in situ measurements on a grid and identify potential localized areas of elevated activity. The ISD97 code operates using a two step process. A deconvolution of the data is carried out using the maximum entropy method, and a map of activity on the ground that fits the data within experimental error is generated. This maximum entropy map is then analyzed to determine the locations and magnitudes of potential areas of elevated activity that are consistent with the data. New deconvolutions are then carried out for each potential area of elevated activity identified by the code. Properties of the algorithm are demonstrated using data from actual field measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA352410

Entities

People

  • Kevin M. Miller
  • Marcel Reginatto
  • Peter Shebell

Organizations

  • United States Department of Energy

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  • Algorithms
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contamination
  • Detectors
  • Equations
  • Gamma Rays
  • Governments
  • Grids
  • Hot Spots
  • Information Theory
  • Measurement
  • New York
  • Probability
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • United States
  • United States Government

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