On approach to the demonstration attendees were greeted by an introductory sign describing the demo and how the work of the program can improve the way we locate and understand radiation in complex environments.
The Applied Nuclear Physics program has pioneered the use of multi-modal sensing – combining data from multiple sensors including video, Lidar, and radiation detectors – to enable real-time, free-moving 3D radiation imaging and mapping through a technique known as Scene Data Fusion (SDF). SDF allows radiation to be visualized and fused with 3D models of the physical environment, providing transformational capabilities for radiation imaging in complex, real-world environments.
Visitors to the demonstration were shown a live demonstration of real-time, 3D radiation mapping with an LBNL-developed sensor system. They also had the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of radiation detection and imaging, and discuss how the detection and visualization of nuclear radiation helps to address challenges in the nuclear industry and beyond.
Both Drs. Cooper and Vavrek were on hand to engage with attendees and answer questions about their research.
Jayson showed the portability of the system and and then demonstrated its functionality in real world applications.
