Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system
Gamma ray spectroscopy has been successfully applied as a survey tool in the fields of morphology, geology and mineral exploration. Gamma ray surveys are regularly done at ground level, which frequently requires transecting remote and unforgiving environments. Thus a need for the development of a tr...
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| description | Gamma ray spectroscopy has been successfully applied as a survey tool in the fields of morphology, geology and mineral exploration. Gamma ray surveys are regularly done at ground level, which frequently requires transecting remote and unforgiving environments. Thus a need for the development of a transportable, robust and portable gamma ray detection system was identified. In addition to collecting radiation data, such a system was required to also provide the geographic position of the data and allow for various analyses tools to be utilised in the field. These functions were achieved by integrating a USB-driven scintillation detector with a field tablet and creating software to control acquisition and analyses of radiation data, as well as logging position. The system was tested in different geographical locations under different modes of transport. The instrument was tested by employing several different methods of data analysis in order to extract natural nuclide condensations. The consistency in the obtained data demonstrated the reliability of the instrument in the different environments. The system also successfully replicated previous radio-element survey findings and provided information on several geographical phenomena, including information on the geology, paved road structure and beach sediment characteristics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-98d14188f9ac43d9b4dc0b0a67de318f2022-12-21T17:16:08ZengAcademy of Science of South AfricaSouth African Journal of Science1996-74892015-09-011119/107710.17159/sajs.2015/201403503787Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping systemJacques Bezuidenhout0School for Science and Technology, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch, South AfricaGamma ray spectroscopy has been successfully applied as a survey tool in the fields of morphology, geology and mineral exploration. Gamma ray surveys are regularly done at ground level, which frequently requires transecting remote and unforgiving environments. Thus a need for the development of a transportable, robust and portable gamma ray detection system was identified. In addition to collecting radiation data, such a system was required to also provide the geographic position of the data and allow for various analyses tools to be utilised in the field. These functions were achieved by integrating a USB-driven scintillation detector with a field tablet and creating software to control acquisition and analyses of radiation data, as well as logging position. The system was tested in different geographical locations under different modes of transport. The instrument was tested by employing several different methods of data analysis in order to extract natural nuclide condensations. The consistency in the obtained data demonstrated the reliability of the instrument in the different environments. The system also successfully replicated previous radio-element survey findings and provided information on several geographical phenomena, including information on the geology, paved road structure and beach sediment characteristics.https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3787gamma ray spectroscopyscintillation detectorin-situ measurementsnaturally occurring radionuclidesgeographical information systems |
| spellingShingle | Jacques Bezuidenhout Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system South African Journal of Science gamma ray spectroscopy scintillation detector in-situ measurements naturally occurring radionuclides geographical information systems |
| title | Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system |
| title_full | Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system |
| title_fullStr | Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system |
| title_full_unstemmed | Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system |
| title_short | Testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio-element mapping system |
| title_sort | testing and implementation of a transportable and robust radio element mapping system |
| topic | gamma ray spectroscopy scintillation detector in-situ measurements naturally occurring radionuclides geographical information systems |
| url | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3787 |
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