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Personal Radiation Detectors


AEL Category: 07. Detection

AEL Title: Meter, Survey, Handheld

AEL Number: 07RD-01-HHSM

SAVER Project: Personal Radiation Detectors

Personal radiation detectors, or radiation pagers, are small electronic devices used to detect the illicit transport of radioactive materials by providing an indication of elevated radiation levels.  These devices are designed to be worn by responders during screening and inspection operations.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

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Personal Radiation Detectors TechNote - April 2014 PDF 445.25 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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