Reference calorimeter for radiation monitoring

The miniature sensor for gamma dose rate monitoring in nuclear reactors essentially consists of an absorption body symmetrically placed in a gas-tight sealed case and suspended on a metal pull-rod attached to the jacketed thermocouple bushing. The inner thermocouple is inserted into the centre of the absorption body through a slant port while the outer thermocouple is let out of the case at a point above the absorption body. (J.P.)