With new handheld radiation detection pagers, you will have an opportunity to exercise several scenarios.

Each application is different, and so are the radiation sources we discover. The radiation detection community is looking at a variety of techniques for addressing radiological problems, such as enhanced isotope libraries, improved algorithms and detector materials, and protocol development. As a participant in our user group, we hope you will bring to the event your own scenarios which have lead to the need for more sophisticated pagers with the ability to store spectra and identify radio-isotopes.

Tackle the False Alarm Problems

From interdiction at public venues to First Responder training, the problems of false alarms (false positives) have created difficulty in deployments of instruments in the radiological field. Health Physicists and Nuclear Scientists have worked diligently on algorithms and detector materials to improve the useability of personal radiation detectors (PRDs). Additionally, with a renewed emphasis on concept of operations, our user group offers visability into techniques for real-time disposition of false alarms.

Network Ready Instrumentation

For the new era in portable instrumentation deployment, a focal point of all Reachback programs is the real-time availability of data to the managers. Effective networks vary based on communication channels, level of user involvement, variety of sensors and anticipated environmental conditions at time-of-use. The SPRD user session will take a look into some of these problems with a focus on delivering a variety of options to the end users as products, software, web applications and services evolve.

Agenda

8:30-9:00am - Introductions, Coffee and Pastries
9:00-9:45am - 1703GNB Overview and Theory
9:45-10:30am - Visitor Scenario & Discussion
10:45-12:00pm - 1703GNB Exercise and Scenario Role Play
2:15pm - Hosted Lunch
1:00-2:00pm - Overview of Demo Mapping, Application
Discussion 2:00-2:30pm - General Product Overview and Concluding Comment

Featuring

About Berkeley Nucleonics - Having it's roots at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, BNC has spent almost 50 years in the nuclear electronics field. The company introduced it's first NIM Pulse Generator in 1963, the Model PB-1. This device allowed researchers developing early Multi-Channel Analyzers to make great advancements in the MCA field. BNC offers many products and services to the nuclear detection field, in addition to a NIH and IH accredited training program on isotope identification techniques.

About Polimaster - Still managed by one of it's original founders, Polimaster leads the world in innovation. They have produced some of the most advanced spectroscopic instruments and offer the only isotope identification product under $2500. Polimaster repeatedly is recognized by Russian, IAEA and United States standards and testing committees as a leading manufacturer in this field. Recent accolades include the adoption of Polimaster designs by such demanding customers as the US Coast Guard and the New York Police Department.

What You'll Discuss

• How market leaders are addressing the need for PRDs that collect spectra, do isotope identification, and function as part of a network.
• How you specific applications for advanced handheld devices will tailor the R&D path for manufacturers today.
• How to leverage your existing deployments of equipment while introducing strategic components to a organizational solution.
• Best practices for the use of PRDs from manufacturers who have delivered over 5000 devices worldwide.

Who Should Attend

Attendance to this event is by invitation only. Expect colleages from:

• State or Federal Agencies (Radiation Safety, Security)
• Waste Transportation and Disposal
• First Responder and Responder Training
• Customs, Border, Coast Guard
• International Border Security

Where and When

Wednesday, May 17, 2008

Webinar - Hosted by BNC, California 94999

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Arlington, VA 94111

Cost and Registration

There is no charge for this event. However, your registration is required. Please fill in the form here or call 800-234-7858 x225.

(SPRD) Model 1703GNB