Hybrid emergency radiation detection: a wireless sensor network application for consequence management of a radiological release

Ronald D. Kyker; Nina Berry; Doug Stark; Noel Nachtigal; Chris Kershaw

doi:10.1117/12.542670

10 August 2004 Hybrid emergency radiation detection: a wireless sensor network application for consequence management of a radiological release

Ronald D. Kyker, Nina Berry, Doug Stark, Noel Nachtigal, Chris Kershaw

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Proceedings Volume 5440, Digital Wireless Communications VI; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542670
Event: Defense and Security, 2004, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The Hybrid Emergency Radiation Detection (HERD) system is a rapidly deployable ad-hoc wireless sensor network for monitoring the radiation hazard associated with a radiation release. The system is designed for low power, small size, low cost, and rapid deployment in order to provide early notification and minimize exposure. The many design tradeoffs, decisions, and challenges in the implementation of this wireless sensor network design will be presented and compared to the commercial systems available. Our research in a scaleable modular architectural highlights the need and implementation of a system level approach that provides flexibility and adaptability for a variety of applications. This approach seeks to minimize power, provide mission specific specialization, and provide the capability to upgrade the system with the most recent technology advancements by encapsulation and modularity. The implementation of a low power, widely available Real Time Operating System (RTOS) for multitasking with an improvement in code maintenance, portability, and reuse will be presented. Finally future design enhancements technology trends affecting wireless sensor networks will be presented.

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Ronald D. Kyker, Nina Berry, Doug Stark, Noel Nachtigal, and Chris Kershaw "Hybrid emergency radiation detection: a wireless sensor network application for consequence management of a radiological release", Proc. SPIE 5440, Digital Wireless Communications VI, (10 August 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542670

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