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+ | |name = Basic Radiation Counter | ||
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+ | |Type = Sensory Aid | ||
+ | |TL = 5 | ||
+ | |size = 5 liters | ||
+ | |weight = 1kg | ||
+ | |cost = Cr250 | ||
+ | |manufacturer = | ||
+ | |alsosee = | ||
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+ | |footnote= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoboxGoods | ||
+ | |name = Radiation Counter | ||
+ | |Type = Sensory Aid | ||
+ | |TL = 8 | ||
+ | |size = 0.5 liters | ||
+ | |weight = 0.2 kg | ||
+ | |cost = Cr100 | ||
+ | |footnote= | ||
+ | |manufacturer= Various | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoboxGoods | ||
+ | |name = Advanced Radiation Counter | ||
+ | |Type = Sensory Aid | ||
+ | |TL = 10 | ||
+ | |size = 0.1 liters | ||
+ | |weight = 0.1 kg | ||
+ | |cost = Cr100 | ||
+ | |footnote= | ||
+ | |manufacturer= Various | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | A [[Radiation Counter]] is a passive [[sensor]] indicating the presence and intensity of [[Rad (metric)|radioactivity]] in the immediate vicinity. It may form part of a [[Ship Sensor Suite]]. | ||
− | + | A radiation counter is used to detect [[Rad (metric)|radioactive emissions]], most commonly beta particles and gamma rays. It can be preset to give a warning signal if the levels of radioactivity rises 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 generally set to ignore normal background radiation. | |
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia|page=56}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= MegaTraveller Journal 2|page=41|article=Travellers' Cache: Radiation Counter}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page=346}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Marc Miller's Traveller |page=68}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Central Supply Catalog|page=29,34}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller's Handbook|page=213}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Ground Forces|page=106}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Guns, Gadgets and Gear|page=63}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules|page=635}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name=Core Rule Book | version=Mongoose 2nd|page=111}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name=Central Supply Catalogue | version=Mongoose 2nd|page= 60}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LE|Passive sensors|Survival gear}} |
Latest revision as of 01:15, 15 November 2021
Basic Radiation Counter | |
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Type | Sensory Aid |
Tech Level | TL–5 |
Cost | Cr250 |
Size | 5 liters |
Weight | 1kg |
Radiation Counter | |
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Type | Sensory Aid |
Tech Level | TL–8 |
Cost | Cr100 |
Size | 0.5 liters |
Weight | 0.2 kg |
Manufacturer | Various |
Advanced Radiation Counter | |
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Type | Sensory Aid |
Tech Level | TL–10 |
Cost | Cr100 |
Size | 0.1 liters |
Weight | 0.1 kg |
Manufacturer | Various |
A Radiation Counter is a passive sensor indicating the presence and intensity of radioactivity in the immediate vicinity. It may form part of a Ship Sensor Suite.
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 the levels of radioactivity rises 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 generally set to ignore normal background radiation.
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.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 56.
- Rob Caswell. "Travellers' Cache: Radiation Counter." MegaTraveller Journal 2 (1991): 41.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Traveller: The New Era (Game Designers Workshop, 1993), 346.
- Marc Miller. Marc Miller's Traveller (Imperium Games, 1996), 68.
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 29,34.
- Martin Dougherty, Hunter Gordon. The Traveller's Handbook (QuikLink Interactive, 2002), 213.
- Douglas E. Berry. Ground Forces (Steve Jackson Games, 2000), 106.
- Martin Dougherty. Guns, Gadgets and Gear (Avenger Enterprises, 2007), 63.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 635.
- Matthew Sprange. Core Rule Book (Mongoose Publishing, 2016), 111.
- Matthew Sprange. Central Supply Catalogue (Mongoose Publishing, 2016), 60.