Award Date

5-1-2021

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences

First Committee Member

Steen Madsen

Second Committee Member

Carson Riland

Third Committee Member

Francis Cucinotta

Fourth Committee Member

Alexander Barzilov

Number of Pages

82

Abstract

An investigation to re-evaluate the current use in military applications of the ADM-300 Multi-Functional Survey Instrument and its requirements are provided. This paper outlines a method to upgrade the ADM-300 due to its eventual obsolescence using newly developed requirements that meet the original justification for use in the USAF in 1992. The capabilities and features of various detectors are analyzed and compared to the ADM-300. Response curves are generated using Monte Carlo simulations. The detectors are prioritized based on their performance to create metrics. A metanalysis of the metrics is conducted to limit bias within the process and justify their application in various military scenarios. The Colibri platform is the recommended replacement for the ADM-300 based on the method presented.

Keywords

ADM-300 Radiation; Detector; Military Applications

Disciplines

Nuclear

File Format

pdf

File Size

1339 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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