Metrology for mobile detection of radioactivity and ionizing radiation following a nuclear or radiological incident

For the correct assessment of serious nuclear and radiological accidents and for adequate governmental countermeasures, the quick and reliable determination of radiological data is of key importance. In order to protect the health and life of first responders, unmanned mobile detector systems are required. Therefore, the main objectives of the European research project "Preparedness" are to develop novel radiation detectors (e. g. drone-based spectra-dosemeters), to compare and to validate existing and newly developed detection methods and to ensure the traceability of the radiological data measured. In addition, mobile air sampling systems are being developed.