Radpack
The STE RadPack was developed in 2000 and was derived directly from government-produced equipment used by NEST and elite military units. It employs an array of seven two-inch diameter Helium-3 tubes as neutron detectors, as well as six individual cesium iodide gamma scintillators for gamma radiation sensing. Developed specifically for military operators, law enforcement, and first responders, the RadPack is lightweight and compact.
When gamma rays or neutrons are detected at levels significantly above the natural background, the unit quickly alerts the operator by sounding an audio alarm and employing the graphical display on the handheld control module. The operator can locate the radiation source using the duty-cycle based audio alarm, and/or the graphical readout. The RadPack is designed for operators who need to quickly detect and locate a radiation threat in an unpredictable radiation background.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Sensor Technology Engineering, Inc. |
Product Name |
| Radpack |
Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear |
Detection Principle |
| Scintillation Detectors;Helium3Detectors; |
Detection Method |
| Scintillation Detectors;Helium3Detectors; |
Application |
| Identifiers;Screening;Survey Meter; |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument; |
Product Synopsis |
| The STE RadPack was developed in 2000 and was derived directly from government-produced equipment used by NEST and elite military units. It employs an array of seven two-inch diameter Helium-3 tubes as neutron detectors, as well as six individual cesium iodide gamma scintillators for gamma radiation sensing. Developed specifically for military operators, law enforcement, and first responders, the RadPack is lightweight and compact.
When gamma rays or neutrons are detected at levels significantly above the natural background, the unit quickly alerts the operator by sounding an audio alarm and employing the graphical display on the handheld control module. The operator can locate the radiation source using the duty-cycle based audio alarm, and/or the graphical readout. The RadPack is designed for operators who need to quickly detect and locate a radiation threat in an unpredictable radiation background. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
Market Entry Date |
| 2000 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Dimensions |
| 18 x 14 x 7 in (46 x 36 x 18 cm) |
Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 14 Lbs. (6.3kg) |
Power Requirements |
| Battery; CR123A 40 hours run time |
Noise Produced |
| None |
Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
Operating Conditions |
| -15 to 50º C (5 to 122ºF) |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Radiological Targets |
| Gamma; Neutron |
Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| 680 cps/nv; 13.2 cps per µR/h |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
Alarm Capability |
| Audible, Visual, Vibration |
Software Control |
| On-board |
Training Required |
| <1 day training |
Training Available |
| Yes |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |