Towed seabed gamma ray spectrometer

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Sea Technology; (United States)

OSTI ID:7065665

Jones, D G ^[1]

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1. British Geological Survey, Nottingham (United Kingdom)

For more than 50 years, the measurement of radioactivity has been used for onshore geological surveys and in laboratories. The British Geological Survey (BGS) has extended the use of this type of equipment to the marine environment with the development of seabed gamma ray spectrometer systems. The present seabed gamma ray spectrometer, known as the Eel, has been successfully used for sediment and solid rock mapping, mineral exploration, and radioactive pollution studies. The range of applications for the system continues to expand. This paper examines the technological aspects of the Eel and some of the applications for which it has been used.

• OSTI ID: 7065665
• Journal Information: Sea Technology; (United States), Vol. 35:8; ISSN 0093-3651
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
GAMMA SPECTROMETERS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
MARINE SURVEYS
GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY
SEA BED
EXPLORATION
MAPPING
MINERAL RESOURCES
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
RESOURCES
SPECTROMETERS
SPECTROSCOPY
SURVEYS
440700* - Geophysical & Meteorological Instrumentation- (1990-)
540310 - Environment
Aquatic- Basic Studies- (1990-)