GPS-based handheld device for measuring environmental gamma radiation and mapping contaminated areas

Johan Paridaens; Hans Vanmarcke

GPS-based handheld device for measuring environmental gamma radiation and mapping contaminated areas

Crisis Management and Decision Support

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Abstract

A portable GPS-based device was developed for mapping large areas with enhanced radioactivity. It is intended for use in difficultly accessible areas, typically for foot campaigns. Standard low cost components were used, such as a wireless GPS receiver, and a wireless RS-232 device connecting a handheld NaI detector to a pocket PC (PPC). The PPC is programmed to perform simple data logging, producing a file with position and dose rate in situ, which must be post processed in the office to map the contamination.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas: Radiation Dose and Health Effects, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas
Place of Publication	Osaka, Japan
Pages	420-421
Volume	1276
State	Published - Feb 2005
Event	6th International Conference on High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas - Osaka Duration: 6 Sep 2004 → 10 Sep 2004

Publication series

Name	International Congress Series

Conference

Conference	6th International Conference on High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Osaka
Period	2004-09-06 → 2004-09-10

Cite this

Paridaens, J., & Vanmarcke, H. (2005). GPS-based handheld device for measuring environmental gamma radiation and mapping contaminated areas. In High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas: Radiation Dose and Health Effects, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas (Vol. 1276, pp. 420-421). (International Congress Series)..

Paridaens, Johan ; Vanmarcke, Hans. / GPS-based handheld device for measuring environmental gamma radiation and mapping contaminated areas. High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas: Radiation Dose and Health Effects, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas. Vol. 1276 Osaka, Japan, 2005. pp. 420-421 (International Congress Series).

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