Countries around the world are deploying radiation detection instrumentation to interdict the illegal shipment of radioactive material crossing international borders. These efforts include deployments in the U.S. and in a number of other countries by governments and international organizations. Most deployed radiation portal monitor systems are based on plastic scintillator for gamma-ray detection and 3He tubes for neutron detection. The approach to this homeland security application, and lessons learned, are discussed.
Revised: March 10, 2011 |
Published: May 21, 2010
Citation
Kouzes R.T. 2010.NEUTRON AND GAMMA RAY DETECTION FOR BORDER SECURITY APPLICATIONS. In Proceedings of the 1st International Nuclear and Renewable Energy Conference (INREC10), March 21-24, 2010, Amman, Jordan, 1 - 3. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE.PNNL-SA-69563.doi:10.1109/INREC.2010.5462570