Buy a light and inexpensive radiation detector to carry around to check
for radioactivity, especially when entering damaged buildings, around
explosively damaged equipment and in dusty areas. Every group of soldiers out
in the field should have such a device, perhaps operated by a medic. For
purchase of radiation detectors, see
http://www.unitednuclear.com/geigers4sale.htm. One is needed that detects gamma
rays, the most penetrating radiation. The first one on that web page, the
Prospecting Gieger Counter, is a good one to buy:
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Note:
The dimensions are 8" long x 4.5" wide x
4" tall. The handle is another 3.5" high.
- The dimensions are 8" long x 4.5" wide x 4" tall. The handle is
another 3.5" high.
- It weighs 5.5 lbs with headset and batteries.
- It is very rugged heavy steel and waterproof. (I dropped it off
of a high bed and it still worked.)
- There is calibration radioactive source on the side (black
dot).
- The beta-ray window (half opened) can be opened or closed.
- It takes 4 D batteries.
- The manual is very complete and easy to read.
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