Guardian Predator | Nucsafe, Inc. | WMD Detector Selector

General Description
The Guardian Predator, Generation 4.3, backpack is built for military, first responder and law enforcement search applications. It is a human portable instrument primarily used for field search missions over a large area. Detects gamma rays, neutrons, alpha and beta particles. Gamma ray information includes isotope identification. Instrument displays exposure rate as well. Data is collected within the system on board computer and correlated to time and GPS positions. Transmission of data is performed one of two ways, either 802.11 wireless or Ethernet cable.

Technical Description
The Guardian Predator, Generation 4.3spectroscopic backpack includes: a neutron detection unit (lithium-6), a gross counting gamma detector (PVT), one (1) spectroscopy grade detector (NaI(Tl)), one GM Tube, one alpha/beta detector, an operator display interface (ODI), 802.11 radio, and a GPS. The system is comprised of the following: data analysis, alarm and reporting of neutron and gamma ray detection as well as the ability to perform gamma spectroscopy with 1024 channels and provides nuclide identification using a library of standards. The system is supplied with data logging, all required electronics, cables, batteries (greater than 8 hours operation, rechargeable), and transport case. This system is a full featured gamma/neutron measurement system for wide-area searches.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

Detection is instantaneous
Continuous operation with no defined runs
System is continuous and provides real time analysis with no defined tests/samples
The system or device is currently fully automated
Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
Less than 5 minutes is required for set-up

LOGISTICS:

An afternoon of training and some technical skills required
Approximately the size of a carry-on luggage suitcase
Between 5 and 25 kg
Wireless and wired connections are available
System or device uses batteries
4-8 hours battery life

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from -21°C to 41°C
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
Greater than 10 years expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system or device is currently fully autonomous
The system software is closed and not available for modification
The system hardware is closed and not available for modification

DETECTION:

Total dose, dose rate and count rate with simultaneous display readout and automatic differentiation between types of radiation detected
Down to background level radiation for dose rate
Down to background level radiation for count rate
System is used for surveying

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