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Science :
Alpha and Beta radiation
(Message 1342)
Posted 4249 days ago by Promethius Hi exsafs, thanks for your reply it makes sense to me. I suppose if the detectors were mobile or predominately outdoors (think safecast) then the detection of these other forms of radiation would become more important/practical. |
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Science :
Newbie Qs
(Message 1334)
Posted 4250 days ago by Promethius Hi Dagorath thanks for your comprehensive answers. I will be waiting on the next batch of detectors to become available in December. |
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Science :
Newbie Qs
(Message 1332)
Posted 4250 days ago by Promethius Can I ask some questions about the sensor you use in this project? Currently I am running some other BIONC projects and wonder how much CPU time Radioactive@Home will take away from them. Is this project limited to simply logging readings and uploading them to the servers? In that case I imagine it is not very resource heavy. Does the sensor itself have many configuration options? For instance, does the device emit an audible noise when taking readings and can this be toggled on/off? Is the lcd screen able to be dimmed? I will likely have this set up in my bedroom and like to darken it at night. Are there plans to make the logs accessible from a CSV file, so software other than BOINC can access them? Are GM tubes light or heat sensitive, is placing one on my window sill advisable? |
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Message boards :
Cafe :
World reactors map...
(Message 1331)
Posted 4250 days ago by Promethius Cool idea creating a map. Not listed there is an Australian 20 megawatt research reactor. Coordinates: 34°03′05″S 150°58′44″E https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-pool_Australian_lightwater_reactor |
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Science :
Alpha and Beta radiation
(Message 1330)
Posted 4250 days ago by Promethius I see the stated aim of Radioactive@Home is to detect gamma radiation. I would like to know why alpha and beta radiation are not measured? Is this a limitation due to the cost of suitable equipment, or are these forms of radiation not considered to be as significant? I found a similar project called Safecast in Japan which mentions this in their faq? Alpha and Beta are lower energy, and can be blocked with a sheet of paper or thick clothing. Alpha and beta pose a greater risk if they are inhaled or ingested. The Cs137 that was released by Fukushima Daiichi is primarily a beta emitter which is why food contamination is such a concern. |