The Detective, by Ortec

[BAILHA@inel.gov]

A colleague asked me to post this question from his first responder

customers.  If anyone has used this instrument or has additional

information about it please respond to Kevin Hungate at keh@inel.gov



thanks!



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      From: KEH@inel.gov [mailto:KEH@inel.gov]

      Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:35 AM

      To: YOUNGKL@inel.gov

      Cc: 'Fetterman, Kevin'; Wilson, Stephanie P CA; 'YOUNGKL@inel.gov';

      YMH@inel.gov

      Subject: The Detective, by Ortec







      Greetings all!

      I had not heard of this instrument so I went to Ortec's web site and

      researched it. What I found is what appears to be an excellent

      instrument for nuclide identification. This instrument has the

      capability of identifying isotopes to a much greater depth of

      fidelity than the Field Spec instrument that the CSTs use. The reason

      is it uses a cooled High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector vs. the

      Sodium Iodide detector used on most field-use isotope identifier

      instruments. HPGe detectors are part of the equipment employed by RAP

      teams. I can send a query out on RadSafe to see if anyone has used it

      and can provide perspective. My initial feel is that it has potential

      to be a very useful tool for differentiating the illicit from legal

      radioactive materials. The only draw back I see is the weight. At 23

      lbs, it wouldn't be something you'd want to pack around for a long

      time. I'll let you know if I find more information.

      Thanks



      Kevin E. Hungate

      Technical Lead, Radiological and Industrial Safety Training

      208-526-2517

      keh@inel.gov

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      Hello Stephanie,



      Good to hear from you! I look forward to seeing you again at the end

      of the month out in California.



      I have not heard of "The Detective" by Ortec but Kevin Hungate (our

      rad expert) may have some information on it.



      Kevin Hungate, can you please respond to Kevin Fetterman and cc CPT

      Stephanie Wilson concerning the instrument listed in the note below?



      Regards,

      Kevin L. Young

      Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory

      208-526-1782w

      208-520-1628c



      -----"Wilson, Stephanie P CA" <Stephanie.Wilson@ca.ngb.army.mil>

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      To: "'YOUNGKL@inel.gov'" <YOUNGKL@inel.gov>

      From: "Wilson, Stephanie P CA" <Stephanie.Wilson@ca.ngb.army.mil>

      Date: 02/10/2004 08:23AM

      cc: "'Fetterman, Kevin'" <kfetterman@surfcity-hb.org>

      Subject: FW: Equipment Survey



      Kevin -

      One of our first-responders is looking at a new piece of radiation

      detection equipment, it is listed in the email below. I don't know if

      you or anyone at INEEL has information about this detector, but if

      you do, please send it to Kevin Fetterman. He is CCed on this email.

      Thanks,





      CPT Stephanie P. Wilson

      Deputy Commander

      9th Civil Support Team (WMD)

      Office 562-795-2531

      Cell 562-254-9601

      Fax 562-795-2529





      -----Original Message-----

      From: Fetterman, Kevin [mailto:kfetterman@surfcity-hb.org]

      Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 2:02 PM

      To: Kirk Summers (E-mail); Kris Concepcion (E-mail); Hap Stephanie E

      Col AFFTC/IN (E-mail); Rsterett (E-mail); Wilson, Stephanie P CA;

      VAdame (E-mail)

      Subject: Equipment Survey





      While researching possible new WMD/Hazmat equipment, I came upon a

      new device called " The Detective" by Ortec. This Detector is a

      radiological/nuclear monitor that is able to classify sources as

      either industrial, medical, natural, or nuclear. It then is able to

      specifically identify the source of / but not limited to 25 different

      radionuclides. If anybody has any information on this device or could

      pass this email onto someone who might, that would be greatly

      appreciated.





      Respectfully,





      Kevin Fetterman

      Huntington Beach Fire Department

      Hazardous Materials Response Team

      WMD Liaison