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Radiation Detectors—Radiation Pagers


AEL Category: 07. Detection

AEL Title: Detector, Radiation, Alarming, Personal (Gamma and Neutron)

AEL Number: 07RD-01-PDGA

SAVER Project: Radiation Detectors — Radiation Pagers

Radiation pagers and survey meters are small alarming personal radiation detectors worn by personnel that provide visual, auditory, or tactile warnings in the presence of radiation. These devices are the first line of defense when responding to a WMD event.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional documents: Results of Test and Evaluation of Commercially Available Personal Alarming Radiation Detectors and Pagers for the Department of Homeland Security.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
Radiation Detectors—Radiation Pagers Highlight (May 2005) PDF 137.67 KB
Radiation Pagers TechNote (April 2006) PDF 102.82 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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