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A [[Radiation Counter]] indicates presence and intensity of radioactivity in the immediate vicinity.  
 
A [[Radiation Counter]] indicates presence and intensity of radioactivity in the immediate vicinity.  
 
* It is a type of [[sensor]].
 
* It is a type of [[sensor]].
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* It may form part of a [[Ship Sensor Suite]].
 
   
 
   
 
== Description / Specifications ==
 
== Description / Specifications ==

Revision as of 00:49, 4 October 2018

Basic Radiation Counter
Type Sensory aid
Tech Level TL–5
Cost Cr250
Size 5.0 ltrs
Weight 1.0 kg
Manufacturer Various
Radiation Counter
Type Sensory aid
Tech Level TL–8
Cost Cr100
Size 0.5 ltrs
Weight 0.2 kg
Manufacturer Various
Advanced Radiation Counter
Type Sensory aid
Tech Level TL–10
Cost Cr100
Size 0.1 ltrs
Weight 0.1 kg
Manufacturer Various

A Radiation Counter indicates presence and intensity of radioactivity in the immediate vicinity.

Description / Specifications

A radiation counter is used to detect radioactive emissions, most commonly beta particles and gamma rays. It can be preset to give a warning signal if levels of radioactivity rise to dangerous levels. Readouts are given in specifics and in terms of danger to the Sophont species that created them: most commonly this readout is preset to safe human tolerances.

History & Background / Dossier

Radiation Counters are available from TL-5 onwards.

  • TL-6 models are the size of a liter bottle, TL-8 models are palm sized and TL-10+ models are the size of a wristwatch or less.
  • Battery life is around 200 hours for TL-8- models, and several weeks for higher TL models.

The Advanced Radiation Counter is a wrist-mounted version designed to be worn on the person or attached to the exterior of a Vacc Suit. They have a digital readout and can be connected to computers for data analysis of radiation exposure.

References & Contributors / Sources

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.