Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Nuclear Detection Instrumentation Applications (405)
Problem: Develop nuclear radiation detection instruments and systems to meet a broad range of client requirements.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Instruments
PNNL Solution:
- Establish instrument and application requirements through discussions with clients
- Evaluate technical options and establish system conceptual design including data analysis methods
- Develop system design including detector, electronic, and mechanical subsystems and system software for instrument control, data analysis, and user interface
- Fabricate, assemble, and test the instrument performance against the application requirements
- Document and deliver the instrument for routine use
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Capabilities varied from project to project (see individual capability pages for more detail) but often included: Establish system requirements in conjunction with the client and nuclear detection staff; develop system architecture including detector selection; evaluate key components and subsystems as necessary; specify and select critical system components; design of mechanical and electrical components and subsystems; develop data analysis methods and control strategy; software development for system control, data acquisition, processing, and storage; system fabrication, assembly, checkout, and validation testing; system design and performance documentation; test planning and analysis; documentation of experimental design and results.
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