Detection of radiologically contaminated aerosols.

[stallsmi@smtp-gw.gdls.com (Dennis G Stallsmith)]

     RadSafers:
     
     My detection/instrumention background is a bit rusty, hence I present 
     the following question......
     
     Is there any means of detecting/measuring radiologically contaminated 
     (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) aerosols?  If there is, can measurement 
     be made directly on the aerosol or must the aerosol be vaporized 
     first?  Any suggestions/guidance would be greatly appreciated.
     
     Thanks in advance.
     
     
     Dennis G. Stallsmith, M.S.
     Radiation Safety Officer
     Engineering Specialist
     General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc.
     (810) 825-5767
     stallsmi@gdls.com
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