Development of a surface scanning soil analysis instrument.
ANSTO is developing a nuclear field instrument for measurement of soil composition; particularly carbon. The instrument utilises the neutron activation approach with clear advantages over existing soil sampling and laboratory analysis. A field portable compact pulsed neutron generator and γ-ray detector are used for PGNAA and INS techniques simultaneously. Many elements can be quantified from a homogenised soil volume equivalent to the top soil layers. Results from first test experiments and current developments are reported.
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Institute for Environmental Research, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, 2232, NSW, Australia. sfalahat@gmail.com
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