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Advances in gamma radiation detection systems for emergency radiation monitoring

  • Kumar, K.A. Pradeep (SIERS Research Laboratory, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering) ;
  • Sundaram, G.A. Shanmugha (SIERS Research Laboratory, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering) ;
  • Sharma, B.K. (Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Engineering) ;
  • Venkatesh, S. (Aparajitha Group) ;
  • Thiruvengadathan, R. (SIERS Research Laboratory, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering)
  • Received : 2019.05.28
  • Accepted : 2020.03.11
  • Published : 2020.10.25
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Abstract

The study presents a review of research advancements in the field of gamma radiation detection systems for emergency radiation monitoring, particularly two major sub-systems namely (i) the radiation detector and (ii) the detection platform - air-borne and ground-based. The dynamics and functional characteristics of modern radiation detector active materials are summarized and discussed. The capabilities of both ground-based and aerial vehicle platforms employed in gamma radiation monitoring are deliberated in depth.

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