Berkeley Nucleonics Releases An Early-Warning Radiation Detector Designed for Homeland Security Efforts.Business Editors/Science Writers SAN RAFAEL San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Berkeley Nucleonics nucleonics the study of nucleons or of atomic nuclei and their reactions; nuclear physics. Corporation (BNC (hardware) BNC - A connector for coaxial cable such as that used for some video connections and RG58 "cheapernet" connections. A BNC connector has a bayonet-type shell with two small knobs on the female connector which lock into spiral slots in the male connector when it is twisted Corp.) has announced the release of the nukeALERT 951 Early-Warning Radiation Detector, a highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" radiation monitor that discreetly detects and measures gamma radiation gamma radiation, high-energy photons emitted as one of the three types of radiation resulting from natural radioactivity. It is the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, with a very short wavelength (high frequency). in a micro-sized package. With this new technology, responders now obtain early warning of potentially threatening radiation sources. Inspectors also benefit, using the nukeALERT 951 to locate radiation from behind shielding or at very low levels. The nukeALERT 951 is the latest addition to the company's family of precision radiation detection, surveillance and measurement products. The nukeALERT 951 is an impact resistant, watertight instrument with a sensitivity that outperforms other popular radiation systems. Simple to understand and operate, the nukeALERT 951 is the essential tool for the non-technical user with applications in emergency response, border patrol, cargo inspection, and counter-terrorism. It is designed and built to meet U.S. customs specifications. "Early responders focused on Homeland Security need pager-sized radiological detection instruments that are sensitive, offer real-time response, and are housed in a rugged enclosure," said BNC President, David Brown. "The nukeALERT 951, being simple to use, is particularly well-suited for this application." Other applications for the nukeALERT 951 include enabling users to protect themselves from radiation leaks and contamination, monitoring medical or environmental waste and maintaining regulatory compliance. The nukeALERT 951 provides multiple screening and surveying options in a lightweight, rugged and user-friendly belt clip device. The unit is outfitted with a cesium-iodide scintillator scin·til·la·tor n. A substance that glows when hit by high-energy particles or photons. detector and a ruggedized watertight enclosure that is drop-proof to 3 ft. onto concrete. The nukeALERT 951 enables users to toggle To alternate back and forth between two states. toggle - To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to between a stealth vibration mode or audible chirp. A dose rate equivalency chart is included in the manual for personal health and safety reference. The unit has a bright digital display with easy to read 1-9 strength readings for the non-technical operator. The nukeALERT 951 is also equipped with a sleek nylon carrying case and belt clip. This product is well-suited for HAZMAT, Dirty Bomb Detection, Terrorist and Smuggling smuggling, illegal transport across state or national boundaries of goods or persons liable to customs or to prohibition. Smuggling has been carried on in nearly all nations and has occasionally been adopted as an instrument of national policy, as by Great Britain Detection, Bomb and Contraband Identification, use by First Responders to locate RDDs and RIIDs, Border / Airport / Seaport security, Civil Support Teams and Force Protection. For a photo and more information: http://www.berkeleynucleonics.com |
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