Disclosed is a nanosecond neutron analysis and associated particle imaging system (NNA/API) and gamma ray detector arrangement (arrangement) that uses associative element detection of titanium, iron and oxygen to determine concentrations of ilmenite or other minerals in extra-terrestrial bodies associated with He-3. The arrangement is used with a mobile carrier for mapping out concentrations of likely He-3 regions on the extra-terrestrial body.

Provided are a gamma-ray measurement device and a gamma-ray measurement method which perform a gamma-ray measurement of simple and inexpensive structure in a mixed field of neutrons and gamma-rays. A gamma-ray measurement device is used in a method for measuring the dose in the same place when using a lead filter and when not using the filter, and obtaining a gamma dose from a difference. The gamma-ray measurement device includes a first detector which is made up of the lead filter for shielding gamma-rays and a glass dosimeter disposed in the center of the filter, and a second detector that is made up of only the glass dosimeter.

Systems and Methods for an air slide analyzer for measuring the elemental content of aerated material traveling by air slide. The air slide analyzer has an analyzer having an entrance opening and an exit opening, and an interior tunnel adapted for aerated material conveyed by an air slide; a radiation detector proximal to the analyzer; a neutron source emitting neutrons into material within the analyzer; and a processor to analyze detected information from the radiation detector, wherein emissions from the material being irradiated with neutrons are detected by the radiation detector and analyzed by the processor to provide elemental information of the material in the analyzer.

Systems and Methods for an air slide analyzer for measuring the elemental content of aerated material traveling by air slide. The air slide analyzer has an analyzer having an entrance opening and an exit opening, and an interior tunnel adapted for aerated material conveyed by an air slide; a radiation detector proximal to the analyzer; a neutron source emitting neutrons into material within the analyzer; and a processor to analyze detected information from the radiation detector, wherein emissions from the material being irradiated with neutrons are detected by the radiation detector and analyzed by the processor to provide elemental information of the material in the analyzer.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of neutron detection, and it relates to a structure for slow neutron detection and a method for energy spectrum measurement of slow neutrons, wherein the structure for slow neutron detection comprises: a shielding barrel, which is configured as square with an opening; and a detector unit, which is a slow neutron detector with position resolution function, wherein the detector unit is completely wrapped in the shielding barrel, and the detector unit is placed close to one of the sides of the shielding barrel that is perpendicular to the open side of the shielding barrel. When the structure for slow neutron detection moves at a set speed, the incident energy spectrum of slow neutrons can be inversely extrapolated on the basis of the number of slow neutrons at different depths.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of neutron detection, and it relates to a structure for slow neutron detection and a method for energy spectrum measurement of slow neutrons, wherein the structure for slow neutron detection comprises: a shielding barrel, which is configured as square with an opening; and a detector unit, which is a slow neutron detector with position resolution function, wherein the detector unit is completely wrapped in the shielding barrel, and the detector unit is placed close to one of the sides of the shielding barrel that is perpendicular to the open side of the shielding barrel. When the structure for slow neutron detection moves at a set speed, the incident energy spectrum of slow neutrons can be inversely extrapolated on the basis of the number of slow neutrons at different depths.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of neutron detection, and it relates to a structure for slow neutron detection and a method for energy spectrum measurement of slow neutrons, wherein the structure for slow neutron detection comprises: a shielding barrel, which is configured as square with an opening; and a detector unit, which is a slow neutron detector with position resolution function, wherein the detector unit is completely wrapped in the shielding barrel, and the detector unit is placed close to one of the sides of the shielding barrel that is perpendicular to the open side of the shielding barrel. When the structure for slow neutron detection moves at a set speed, the incident energy spectrum of slow neutrons can be inversely extrapolated on the basis of the number of slow neutrons at different depths.

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of neutron detection, and it relates to a structure for slow neutron detection and a method for energy spectrum measurement of slow neutrons, wherein the structure for slow neutron detection comprises: a shielding barrel, which is configured as square with an opening; and a detector unit, which is a slow neutron detector with position resolution function, wherein the detector unit is completely wrapped in the shielding barrel, and the detector unit is placed close to one of the sides of the shielding barrel that is perpendicular to the open side of the shielding barrel. When the structure for slow neutron detection moves at a set speed, the incident energy spectrum of slow neutrons can be inversely extrapolated on the basis of the number of slow neutrons at different depths.

Disclosed is a He-3 detector arrangement that generally comprises a neutron shield interposed between a thermal neutron source and thermal neutron detectors all resting on a metal platform. In operation, thermal neutrons from the thermal neutron source are emitted when the He-3 detector arrangement is on or near the ground. Some of the thermal neutrons from the neutron source backscatter from the regolith to the neutron detector where a baseline count level is registered. When He-3 is present in the regolith, some of the thermal neutrons are absorbed by the He-3, which reduces the detected count rate. When integrated with a rover, the He-3 detector is moved from place to place with the count rates at each location compared. In this manner, higher and lower levels of He-3 in the regolith can be mapped indicating target regions for mining the He-3.

Disclosed is a He-3 detector arrangement that generally comprises a neutron shield interposed between a thermal neutron source and thermal neutron detectors all resting on a metal platform. In operation, thermal neutrons from the thermal neutron source are emitted when the He-3 detector arrangement is on or near the ground. Some of the thermal neutrons from the neutron source backscatter from the regolith to the neutron detector where a baseline count level is registered. When He-3 is present in the regolith, some of the thermal neutrons are absorbed by the He-3, which reduces the detected count rate. When integrated with a rover, the He-3 detector is moved from place to place with the count rates at each location compared. In this manner, higher and lower levels of He-3 in the regolith can be mapped indicating target regions for mining the He-3.