A Third Generation Mobile High Energy Radiography System
D.A. Fry, J.E. Valdez, C.S. Johnson, H.J. Kimerly, and J.R. Vananne,
Los Alamos National Laboratory,
PO Box 1663, Mail Stop C914,
Los Alamos, NM 87545.
(505) 665-2916
A third generation mobile high energy radiographic capability has been completed and put into service by the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The system includes a 6 MeV linac x-ray generator, Co-60 gamma source, all-terrain transportation, on-board power, real-time radiography (RTR), a control center, and a complete darkroom capability. The latest version includes upgraded and enhanced portability, flexibility, all-terrain operation, all-weather operation, and ease of use features learned from experience with the first and second generation systems. All systems were required to have 6 MeV x-ray source, film processing, and real-time radiography capabilities. AISO, all systems were required to have the following characteristics: all-terrain, all-weather operation, self-powered, USAF airlift compatible, reliable, simple to setup, easy to operate, and all components two-person portable. The systems have met these characteristics to differing degrees, as is discussed in the following section, with the latest system being the most capable.
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