PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTORS
(PRDs)
Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) are compact, highly sensitive instruments designed to detect changes in gamma or neutron levels above background levels in a fast response time. They are often worn by law enforcement, first responders or customs inspectors as a primary screening tools to detect the illicit transport of radioactive materials or orphan radioactive sources. They provide the wearer an indication of real time radiation levels and will alarm at elevated levels of radiation.
PRDs may be used for passive screening at special events through patrols or through active screening to locate a radioactive source. Once the source is located, the indications from the device will allow the wearer to determine a safe distance for themselves or the public.
PRDs come in varying options and capabilities to suit the mission of the wearer. These options includes higher measurement range, simplified functions, wireless integration to a smartphone and advanced spectroscopic capabilities to provide Radio Isotope Identification.
The PRD selection guide below can help identify the right PRD for your needs.
RadEye PRD-ER4
The Thermo Scientific™ RadyEye™ PRD4 and PRD-ER4 personal radiation detectors provide highly sensitive radiation detection capability with little to no nuisance alarms, saving users valuable wasted time adjudicating alarms while at the same time improving or increasing scanning throughput. Additionally, the PRD identifies the nature of the discovered material in a manner configurable for your operation or user skills by distinguishing between artificial vs natural sources of radiation