RADAR radioactivity

Yakubov, V.P., Antipov, V.B., Losev, DN. and Yuriev, I.A. Passive radar detection of radioactive pollution Application of the Conversion Research Results for International Cooperation SIBCONVERS 99. The Third International Symposium, Volume 2, pp 397-399, May 18-20, 1999. 

The threat described in the first part of this chapter spurred increased investment in research and development technologies to prevent, detect, and respond to terrorist attacks. One specific area of research, sensors, particularly for chemical and biological agents and radioactive materials, in addition to radar and sonar, is the subject of this book. After describing the threat, this chapter goes on to discuss the use of sensors, fielded sensor capabilities, and existing gaps in sensor capabilities. 

Chlorinated hydrocarbons, radioactive pollutants and other kinds of radiation (like radar), which are also mentioned as possible causes for the present die-back, need still clarification by experimental work. 

PAR Coordinates of external contours of radioactive cloud N/A Six-digit coordinates. Letter R identifies RADAR set. 

PBR Downwind direction of radioactive cloud and unit of measure N/A Deg magnetic north (DGM) or mils (MLM). Deg true north (DGT) or mils (MLT). Deg grid north (DGG) or mils (MLG). Letter R identifies RADAR set. 

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