The FIND Solution, a program of radiation
detection from Berkeley Nucleonics, brings together the latest
technology in hardware and software with a full program of training,
support and protocol development. The FIND Solution is a comprehensive
package designed to address the difficult, often confusing task of
nuclear detection and isotope identification. With an accurate detection
imperative and a considerable requirement to minimize false alarms, the
FIND Solution allows customers and expert community to balance
considerations without advanced health physicist staff.
One component to a program of radiation detection is large portal
monitors. In contrast to many portal monitor systems already deployed,
the latest in technology allows for real-time isotope identification.
This means non-threat isotopes, such as industrial or medical sources
(when proper manifest exists) are excluded from reachback and aggressive
mitigation efforts. The FIND program includes such essential components
as the ARAM from Textron-IST. This product is adaptable to a variety of
installations (marine, vehicle, fixed portal, cargo, etc.). The
ARAM
portal monitor (Adaptable Radiation Area Monitor) is the next
generation in advanced spectroscopic portal monitors capable of
real-time detection and identification of illicit Special Nuclear
Material (SNM). |
ARAM offers an onboard processor that
records the spectral data of a radiation source, providing a nuclear
fingerprint for radionuclide identification in a variety of detection
geometries. Radiation levels and spectra are archived and made available
via HTTP (and secure S-HTTP) for remote telemetry and viewing. ARAM is
an automatic, highly sensitive spectroscopy system that uses large
NaI(Tl) crystals to detect and discriminate the smallest levels of
radiation in many different scenarios.
When ARAM detects radioactive materials, it sends a notification to the
system operator informing them if the source is NORM or contraband.
While user intervention is always significant, the initial data and
spectra files from the ARAM systems provide helpful information to
operators and reachback support. A variety of options including email
notifications, local paging, LCD displays, and an Ethernet port are
provided for simple connectivity to all user groups.
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ARAM (Adaptable Radiation Area Monitor) is a joint development project that
includes proprietary identification algorithms from IST-Textron and detector
electronics from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. By leveraging the
adaptable nature of the product into several platforms, it serves as a critical
component to a larger program of radiation detection, incident mitigation,
protocol development and user training.. For example, the systems can be easily
set up to monitor for radioactive materials in highway vehicle traffic, packages
in mail and parcel facilities, bulk cargo, small water-borne vessels, and
vehicles moving through roadside checkpoints. The portal can also be configured
as a discreet fixed mount detection system to monitor slow moving, packages,
luggage, or pedestrians. Digital video cameras can be easily integrated to
further document and record alarm events. The ARAM system is currently deployed
at numerous U.S. border checkpoints, wet ports, and critical infrastructure
facilities.
Ruggedly mounted in an SUV, the ARAM (see image #3) provides a mobile
WMD monitoring solution of unparalleled performance. This configuration,
called the Textron-IST "RadTruck” by system integrators, is in use on
the East and West Coast, has been tested by the DOE. Exterior vehicle
lighting and siren controls are also integrated into the RadTruck.
Although we recommend installation in a Chevy Suburban SUV, we can
accommodate most vehicles at the time of installation. (Vehicle purchase
is optional, and special fleet pricing is passed through to the
customer). |
Mobile Installations offer Clandestine Monitoring |
Through a tech transfer from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in
2003, IST obtained rights to develop and manufacturer critical
technology in the system. ARAM has since performed very well during
independent tests at NTS and ORNL, having demonstrated the ability to
detect and identify radioactive materials on moving targets. Contact us
for additional information on the performance test.
The FIND Solution uses a variety of instruments that are all
network-ready via wireless connectivity. This allows for extended
reach-back support with government officials. Each ARAM installation can
be configured to include multiple detectors as well as automated
spectral data transmission and video capture. Contact us to discuss your
networked radiation detection program, we are happy to discuss your
specific needs.
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