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Statistical Studies on Sequential Probability Ratio Test for Radiation Detection

Conference ·
OSTI ID:934693

A Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) algorithm helps to increase the reliability and speed of radiation detection. This algorithm is further improved to reduce spatial gap and false alarm. SPRT, using Last-in-First-Elected-Last-Out (LIFELO) technique, reduces the error between the radiation measured and resultant alarm. Statistical analysis determines the reduction of spatial error and false alarm.

Research Organization:
National Security Technologies, LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25946
OSTI ID:
934693
Report Number(s):
DOE/NV/25946--182
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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