Journal of Radiation Protection and Research

The Korean Association for Radiation Protection (대한방사선방어학회)
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Radiation Detection System for Prevention of Illicit Trafficking of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials

  • Kwak, Sung-Woo (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Chang, Sung-Soon (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Yoo, Ho-Sik (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control)
  • Received : 2010.11.22
  • Accepted : 2010.12.14
  • Published : 2010.12.30
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Abstract

Fixed radiation portal monitors (RPMs) deployed at border, seaport, airport and key traffic checkpoints have played an important role in preventing the illicit trafficking and transport of nuclear and radioactive materials. However, the RPM is usually large and heavy and can't easily be moved to different locations. These reasons motivate us to develop a mobile radiation detection system. The objective of this paper is to report our experience on developing the mobile radiation detection system for search and detection of nuclear and radioactive materials during road transport. Field tests to characterize the developed detection system were performed at various speeds and distances between the radioactive isotope (RI) transporting car and the measurement car. Results of measurements and detection limits of our system are described in this paper. The mobile radiation detection system developed should contribute to defending public's health and safety and the environment against nuclear and radiological terrorism by detecting nuclear or radioactive material hidden illegally in a vehicle.

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