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Title: AMS Data Analysis Overview

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1233294
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  1. Remote Sensing Lab. (RSL), Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV (United States)

This presentation discusses standard techniques and processes used for radiation mapping (RM) via an AMS, Aerial Measurement System. The advantages and shortcomings of standard AMS-based RM are presented, along with some suggested areas for improvement. Issues touched on include what gets counted, data quality, background correction, data processing, altitude correction, isotope extraction, contouring, and time shift.

Research Organization:
Nevada Test Site (NTS), Mercury, NV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Emergency Operations
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC52-06NA25946
OSTI ID:
1233294
Report Number(s):
DOE/NV/25946-2412
Resource Relation:
Conference: AMS International Technical Exchange; Las Vegas, NV; April 20 - 24, 2015
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English