Difference between revisions of "Radiation Counter"
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|Type = Sensor Equipment | |Type = Sensor Equipment | ||
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|Type = Sensor Equipment | |Type = Sensor Equipment | ||
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|Type = Sensor Equipment | |Type = Sensor Equipment | ||
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* It is a type of [[sensor]]. | * It is a type of [[sensor]]. | ||
* It may form part of a [[Ship Sensor Suite]]. | * It may form part of a [[Ship Sensor Suite]]. | ||
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== Description / Specifications == | == 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 for (and in terms of danger to) the [[Sophont]] species that created the device: most commonly this readout is preset to safe human tolerances. | 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 for (and in terms of danger to) the [[Sophont]] species that created the device: most commonly this readout is preset to safe human tolerances. | ||
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=== Detection === | === Detection === | ||
+ | The rad is a unit of absorbed radiation dose, defined as 1 rad = 0.01 Gray = 0.01 J/kg. | ||
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A radiation counter is generally set to ignore normal background radiation. | A radiation counter is generally set to ignore normal background radiation. | ||
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− | | align="right" | 25 || | + | | align="right" | 25 || rads: || lowest dose to cause clinically observable blood changes |
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− | | align="right" | 200 || | + | | align="right" | 200 || rads: || local dose for onset of erythema (reddened skin) in humans |
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− | | align="right" | 400 || | + | | align="right" | 400 || rads: || acute radiation syndrome in humans |
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| align="right" | 1 || krad: || typical radiation tolerance of ordinary microchips | | align="right" | 1 || krad: || typical radiation tolerance of ordinary microchips | ||
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− | | align="right" | 6 || | + | | align="right" | 6 || krads: || typical radiotherapy dose, locally applied |
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− | | align="right" | 10 || | + | | align="right" | 10 || krads: || rapid fatal whole-body dose |
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| align="right" | 1 || Mrad: || typical tolerance of radiation-hardened microchips | | align="right" | 1 || Mrad: || typical tolerance of radiation-hardened microchips | ||
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== History & Background / Dossier == | == History & Background / Dossier == | ||
Radiation Counters are available from [[TL-5]] onwards. | Radiation Counters are available from [[TL-5]] onwards. | ||
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− | 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]]. | + | Basic models of Radiation Counter are the size of a liter bottle, while more sophisticated models are typically palm-sized. 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]]. |
+ | * Battery life is around 200 hours for [[TL-8]] (or lower) models, and several weeks for more advanced models. | ||
+ | * Radiation Counters have a visual readout. More advanced models can be connected to computers for data analysis of radiation exposure. | ||
== References & Contributors / Sources == | == References & Contributors / Sources == |
Revision as of 21:49, 4 October 2018
Basic Radiation Counter | |
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Sensor Device | |
Type | Sensor Equipment |
Tech Level | TL–5 |
Cost | Cr250 |
Size | 5.0 liters |
Weight | 1.0 kg |
Manufacturer | Various |
Radiation Counter | |
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Type | Sensor Equipment |
Tech Level | TL–8 |
Cost | Cr100 |
Size | 0.5 liters |
Weight | 0.2 kg |
Manufacturer | Various |
Advanced Radiation Counter | |
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Type | Sensor Equipment |
Tech Level | TL–10 |
Cost | Cr100 |
Size | 0.1 liters |
Weight | 0.1 kg |
Manufacturer | Various |
A Radiation Counter indicates the presence and intensity of radioactivity in the immediate vicinity.
- It is a type of sensor.
- It may form part of a Ship Sensor Suite.
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 for (and in terms of danger to) the Sophont species that created the device: most commonly this readout is preset to safe human tolerances.
- It is a passive sensor.
Detection
The rad is a unit of absorbed radiation dose, defined as 1 rad = 0.01 Gray = 0.01 J/kg.
A radiation counter is generally set to ignore normal background radiation.
25 | rads: | lowest dose to cause clinically observable blood changes |
200 | rads: | local dose for onset of erythema (reddened skin) in humans |
400 | rads: | acute radiation syndrome in humans |
1 | krad: | typical radiation tolerance of ordinary microchips |
6 | krads: | typical radiotherapy dose, locally applied |
10 | krads: | rapid fatal whole-body dose |
1 | Mrad: | typical tolerance of radiation-hardened microchips |
History & Background / Dossier
Radiation Counters are available from TL-5 onwards.
Basic models of Radiation Counter are the size of a liter bottle, while more sophisticated models are typically palm-sized. 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.
- Battery life is around 200 hours for TL-8 (or lower) models, and several weeks for more advanced models.
- Radiation Counters have a visual readout. More advanced models can be connected to computers for data analysis of radiation exposure.
References & Contributors / Sources
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 56.
- Rob Caswell. "Travellers' Cache: Radiation Counter." MegaTraveller Journal 2 (1991): 41.
- Citation Missing - Traveller The New Era
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 29,34.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 635.