A new detection device, developed by Nexia Solutions, will make radiation mapping safer, more accurate and convenient than conventional methods.
Brainchild of Research Technology Dr Steve Stanley, ‘RadBall’ is a deployable radiation mapping device, which can locate, quantify and characterise radiation hazards from a single position. The tennis ball-sized device has the potential to replace conventional detection devices, which are often much bigger and unwieldy.
A single RadBall can be positioned in a radioactive area, or glove box and left alone to collect data instead of personnel spending valuable time carrying out manual scanning.
The device consists of a colander-like outer sheath that houses a radiation-sensitive polymer sphere. It requires no power cable and can be positioned in tight or hard-to reach places. The outer sheath works to line-up radiation sources and those areas of the polymer sphere that are exposed react, becoming opaque. The inner sphere is scanned and the data digitised allowing sources of radiation to be traced along with type and degree in a given area.
RadBall is suitable for:
• Glove boxes
• Active Cells
• Confined Spaces
• High radiation levels
• Hard to reach places
If you are interested in finding out more about RadBall, please email customers@nexiasolutions.com
