Variety of objects found on the sea floor need to be inspected for the presence of materials that represent threat to the environment and human safety. We have demonstrated that a sealed tube 14 MeV neutron generator, with the detection of associated alpha particles, can be used underwater when mounted inside a remotely operated vehicle equipped with hydraulic legs and a variety of sensors for the inspection of such objects for the presence of threat materials.
Published in:
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
(Volume:59
,
Issue:
4
)
Date of Publication: Aug. 2012