Acoustic tracking system and method for nuclear sources
US12106866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments presented provide for an acoustic based radioactive source tracking apparatus, system, and method. The apparatus includes a shield frame configuring an internal volume, a sensing device positioned within the internal volume, a first acoustic transmitter/receiver within the internal volume, and a second acoustic transmitter/receiver external to the shield frame. The sensing device is configured to detect a radioactive source and communicate a signal to the first acoustic transmitter/receiver. The first acoustic transmitter/receiver is configured to receive the signal generated by the sensing device, and to communicate an acoustic signal to the second acoustic transmitter/receiver.
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