Sniper-GN

Overview

The SNIPER-GN is a radiation detection system designed to be quickly deployed by the nuclear security community for homeland security and/or for emergency response purposes. The SNIPER-GN can “detect and identify” Plutonium, SNM, and spent fuel in just a few seconds and at distances ten times greater than current detection standards (ISO and ANSI) enabling security personnel to immediately recognize and resolve hidden threats without the need to introduce costly secondary detection measures or highly specialized personnel. A patented algorithm allows to identify the SNM through neutron measurements, very difficult to shield and detectable at high distance (this feature is not yet included in any ISO and ANSI standard).
This new compact and portable instrument can be easily hidden in a backpack or a trolley to be used in multiple scenarios ranging from rapid implementation in public events to perimeter monitoring of critical infrastructure. SNIPER-GN can also be employed for radiation monitoring of harbors or airports cargo areas, for customed borders inspection and for first responder.
The SNIPER-GN is equipped with CAEN patented, cutting-edge PSD technology that combines a highly sophisticated blend of spectroscopy, counting, and neutron multiplicity algorithms to create a truly innovative detection system. This PSD technology has been tested, qualified, and implemented at the most respected nuclear research laboratories and has been adopted by the IAEA Safeguards Division for nuclear fuel verification.

SNIPER-GN exceeds International Standard

• International Reference (IEC62327) 500 nSv/h
• SNIPER-GN 50 nSv/h

²⁵² Cf Distance to detect the neutron source

• International Reference (IEC62327) ☢️ → 25 cm
• SNIPER-GN 50 nSv/h ☢️ → 125 cm Standard X5

²⁵² Cf Distance shielding to detect the neutron source

• International Reference (IEC62327) ☢️ → 5 cm
• SNIPER-GN 50 nSv/h ☢️ → Standard + 5 cm polyethylene + 5 cm Lead

²³⁹ Pu Distance to detect the neutron source

• International Reference (IEC62327) ☢️ → 25 cm
• SNIPER-GN 50 nSv/h ☢️ → 500 cm Standard X20

²³⁹ Pu Minimum Distance shielding to detect the neutron source

• International Reference (IEC62327) ☢️ → 5 cm polyethylene
• SNIPER-GN 50 nSv/h ☢️ → Standard + 5 cm polyethylene + 5 cm Lead

Software functionalities

• DASHBOARD: start, pause and shutdown buttons. Real-time counting rate of gamma and neutrons.
• SEARCH: Counting rate trend of gamma and neutrons in the last minute. Alarm thresholds of gamma and neutrons are plotted.
• MAPPING: real-time position plot and route of the device on the map. The position where an alarm is triggered is also highlighted on the map.
• REPORT: the report of the last identification measurement is reported: spectra, list of identified isotopes and their category and the confidence level.