SBIR Phase I: A Small Digital All Solid State Gamma and Neutron Radiac

这个小企业创新研究（SBIR）第一阶段项目将开发一个小型、低成本、数字化、全固态探测器系统，该系统包含一个固态伽马射线探测器、一个固态中子探测器和一个低功耗Si CMOS信号调理芯片。这些探测器将与现有的电子元件技术相结合，创建具有可视读数和预设音频警报级别的小型辐射监测系统，适用于战略地点的离散站点安装或个人佩戴。该项目的商业应用将是探测秘密核武器和放射性“脏弹”。有必要在战略地点使用这种系统，并供码头工人、邮政雇员、私人包裹运输人员和机场工人等个人使用。

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop a small, low-cost, digital, all solid state detector system containing a solid-state gamma-ray detector, a solid-state neutron detector, and a low power Si CMOS signal conditioning chip. These detectors will be combined with existing electronics component technology to create small radiation monitoring systems with visual readout and presettable audio alarm levels suitable for discrete site installation in strategic locations or for personal wear. The commercial application of this project will be to detect clandestine nuclear weapons and radioactive "dirty bombs". There is a need for such systems for use at strategic sites and for use by individuals such as dock workers, postal employees, private package transport personnel, and airport workers.