A Portable System for Nuclear, Chemical Agent and Explosives Identification
The FRIS/PINS hybrid integrates the LLNL-developed Field Radionuclide Identification System (FRIS) with the INEEL-developed Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy (PINS) chemical assay system to yield a combined general radioisotope, special nuclear material, and chemical weapons/explosives detection and identification system. The PINS system uses a neutron source and a high-purity germanium {gamma}-ray detector. The FRIS system uses an electrochemically cooled germanium detector and its own analysis software to detect and identify special nuclear material and other radioisotopes. The FRIS/PINS combined system also uses the electromechanically-cooled germanium detector. There is no other currently available integrated technology that can combine an active neutron interrogation and analysis capability for CWE with a passive radioisotope measurement and identification capability for special nuclear material.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-Eng-48
- OSTI ID:
- 792360
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-132722-REV-2; TRN: US0205640
- Resource Relation:
- Journal Volume: 576; Conference: 16th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry, Denton, TX (US), 11/01/2000--11/04/2000; Other Information: PBD: 29 Sep 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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