Recently we have demonstrated real-time Scene Data Fusion of visual information and gamma-ray sources with a high degree of accuracy, in 3-D[cite ross’s paper]. For that work, we utilized a cart based Compton camera system. We have recently adapted this method with our High Efficiency Multi-mode Imager (HEMI) which is a hand-held Compton gamma-ray camera. Using this device we can locate gamma-ray sources in real-time in indoor 3-D environments. This creates more accurate maps of gamma-ray distributions while also providing contextual information for where the sources are in the scene. This technology is useful for applications that involve searching for unknown gamma-ray sources. It is also useful when the distribution of sources is unknown, such as in Fukushima, Japan. In that case it is especially of interest to locate concentrated hotspots.
Successful demonstration of real-time Scene Data Fusion or 3D Volumetric Imaging with hand-portable High-Efficiency Multimode Imager HEMI
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