Tracking of moving radioactive sources

a radioactive source and tracking technology, applied in the direction of optical radiation measurement, photometry using electric radiation detectors, instruments, etc., can solve the problem of limiting the precision with which the source location can be identified

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-12-11
UCHICAGO ARGONNE LLC
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[0007]The present invention relates to systems and methods for 1) detecting the introduction of a source into the monitored area, 2) tracking its position in the monitored area, and 3) identifying the type of radioisotope and the source strength. The present invention provides these capabilities while minimizing the probability of false positives and the probability of a missed positive (false negative) even in environments where the signal-to-noise ratio may be lower than previously achievable by prior systems.

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These uncertainties ultimately limit the precision with which the source location can be identified.

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[0029]The present invention relates to a portable system and methods for detection of radioactive sources and subsequent tracking. In general, the principal components of the present invention are detector electronics, data collection / archiving, operator console, functional capabilities, self diagnostics, supporting signal processing, detection, and backend electronics.

[0030]In one embodiment, the function capabilities of the present invention include detection of source, identification of source location, identification of source type, signal strength, and site-specific configuration and learning. In one embodiment, the self-diagnostics include a degraded detector diagnosis, a failed detector diagnosis, and a shielded detector diagnosis. In addition, in on embodiment, the supporting signal processing includes SAT, DDFM, and cluster analysis. One embodiment of the present invention utilizes NaI detectors with 14 pin connectors. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a...

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A system for detecting unsecured nuclear materials. Whereas current portal monitors rely in part on physical prominence to deter materials from entering the country, their application at intra-modal transport points may actually serve to divert the movement of nuclear materials rather than aid in interception. A flexible and low-profile system has been developed for unobtrusive detection and tracking of radioactive sources in transit suited for deployment at traffic choke points such as rest stops, toll collection plazas, truck stops, and bridges. The system includes gamma radiation detectors, networking for linking these detectors, signal processing algorithms, and a central processing and control unit.

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GOVERNMENT INTEREST[0001]The United States Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. W-31-109-ENG-38 between the United States Government and Argonne National Laboratory.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a portable monitor for tracking a source of radiation. More specifically this invention relates to a portable highly-sensitive radioactive source tracking system.[0003]Current devices for radioactive source detection exist but their capabilities do not include a precise identification of the position of the source nor its movement. Data collection is independent, not correlated, and not stored. There are currently no systems which integrate signals from multiple sensors or which provide directional information or discrete source location information. In addition, prior systems allow a target to know that they are being tracked.[0004]These prior art devices tend to be limited with respect to the range of geometrical configurations in wh...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01J1/00
CPCG01T7/00G01V5/0075G01V5/0083
Inventor KLANN, RAYMONDVILIM, RICHARD B.PARK, YOUNG SOO
Owner UCHICAGO ARGONNE LLC
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