RadWatch®
Worn on the wrist or chest, RadWatch is designed for rugged conditions and can monitor and measure a low-level radiation dose from radiation incidents or threats in the field. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army, these lightweight dosimeters use LANDAUER’S Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) technology and feature primary and backup detectors for responder safety. The RadLight reader is used to analyze the RadWatch.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Landauer |
| Product Name |
| RadWatch® |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear; |
| Detection Principle |
| Scintillation Detectors; |
| Detection Method |
| Scintillation Detectors; |
| Application |
| Dosimeters;Personal Radiation Detectors; |
| Product Model Number |
| RadWatch |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Worn on the wrist or chest, RadWatch is designed for rugged conditions and can monitor and measure a low-level radiation dose from radiation incidents or threats in the field. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army, these lightweight dosimeters use LANDAUER’S Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) technology and feature primary and backup detectors for responder safety. The RadLight reader is used to analyze the RadWatch. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Landauer_RadWatch.pdf; |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| A RadLight Reader (used to analyze the RadWatch Dosimeter) |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Radiological Targets |
| Gamma and x rays with energies above 50 keV;
Neutrons with energies above 0.5 MeV using OSL; |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Gamma and x rays with energies above 50 keV;
Neutrons with energies above 0.5 MeV using OSL; |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| PC; Remote |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Online videos and onsite training |
| Manuals Available |
| User manual |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
