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Title: SURVEY INSTRUMENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4386784

This pulse-type survey instrument is suitable for readily detecting {alpha} particles in the presence of high {beta} and {gamma} backgrounds. The instruments may also be used to survey for neutrons, {beta} particles and {gamma} rays by employing suitably designed interchangeable probes and selecting an operating potential to correspond to the particular probe.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
NSA Number:
NSA-06-003479
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
2,666,865
Application Number:
US Patent Application 748433
OSTI ID:
4386784
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-52
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English