Personal Radiation Detectors
Personal radiation detectors (PRD) provide frontline personnel with rapid detection and real-time alerts for gamma and neutron radiation. Compact, wearable, and highly sensitive, these devices support dose monitoring, threat screening, and source identification across law enforcement, border security, emergency services, and counter-terrorism operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a personal radiation detector (PRD)?
It’s a compact, wearable device that detects and alerts users to the presence of ionising radiation, typically gamma, and in some cases neutron radiation, in real time.
Who uses personal radiation detectors?
They are widely used by law enforcement, customs and border control, emergency responders, security personnel, and counter-terrorism teams.
What’s the difference between PRDs and electronic dosimeters?
While both monitor radiation, PRDs focus on rapid detection and localisation of sources, while dosimeters are geared toward accurate dose measurement over time.
Do personal radiation detectors track dose?
Some models include dosimetry functions to measure and log cumulative dose and dose rate, supporting compliance and long-term safety monitoring.