Multiple Detector Optimization for Hidden Radiation Source Detection

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to demonstrate two things: the first, a validation of the 2 dimensional point attenuation kernel against the MCNP model for optimal placement of multiple NaI detectors. The second was to develop a model to deduce an employment/emplacement strategy for optimal detector placement based on the amount of devices available. The 2 dimensional model is able to replicate the MCNP results in a fraction of the time. Additionally, the point attenuation kernel can predict optimal detector locations with the same proficiency as the MCNP model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2015
Accession Number
ADA615068

Entities

People

  • Michael E. Morrison

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Charge Carriers
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electrons
  • Experimental Data
  • Gamma Rays
  • Geometry
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Pair Production
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
  • Scintillation Counters
  • Semiconductors
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design