The Neutron and Gamma Ray Source Localization and Mapping Platform 2.0
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Category: Software/Services
Developers: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
United States
Product Description:NG-LAMP is the first ever real-time platform for simultaneous mapping of gamma ray and neutron sources in three dimensions. NG-LAMP introduces unprecedented capabilities in a unique, compact, high performance and versatile form factor for U.S. military, civilians, international inspectors, and law enforcement in source-search, emergency response and decontamination efforts.
Developers: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
United States
Product Description:NG-LAMP is the first ever real-time platform for simultaneous mapping of gamma ray and neutron sources in three dimensions. NG-LAMP introduces unprecedented capabilities in a unique, compact, high performance and versatile form factor for U.S. military, civilians, international inspectors, and law enforcement in source-search, emergency response and decontamination efforts.
The Neutron and Gamma Localization and Mapping Platform (NG-LAMP) is shown in (a). In (b), the system is shown mounted to a small unmanned aerial system (UAS). The system, operated in hand-portable mode, is shown during exercises with the local civilian support team to perform surveys of Levis Stadium in San Jose, CA (c). NG-LAMP flying on an UAS during large area contamination mapping demonstration is shown in (d).