Description
FULL-SCALE PERFORMANCE. DEPLOYED WHERE IT MATTERS.
Emergency responders, health physicists, and homeland security teams require radiation detection that delivers laboratory-grade sensitivity directly to the field. The HERMES Rugged Mobile Radiation Survey Unit by ELSE NUCLEAR combines modular detector architectures, automated background calibration, and real-time mapping into a single, high-durability system built for rapid on-site deployment.
Whether configured as a handheld tactical unit or installed as a vehicle-mounted mobile scanning array, HERMES offers unmatched measurement versatility in critical radiation monitoring scenarios.
Additional information
- Beyond Portable Architecture: Combines large-volume scintillators and detectors with an ultra-compact system footprint, bridging the gap between fixed portal monitors and field-deployable units.
- Rapid Field Deployment: Built inside an IP67 ruggedized, weatherproof case with custom shock-absorbing foam interior, enabling operation within minutes in ambient temperatures from -20°C to 50°C.
- Source-Free Energy Calibration: Features automated gain stabilization and real-time energy calibration driven entirely by ambient background radiation—eliminating the need to carry radioactive calibration check sources into the field.
- Real-Time Mapping & Telemetry: Integrated GPS, mobile connectivity, Wi-Fi, and LAN allow scan tracks, isotopic identifications, and radiological alarms to be overlaid instantly onto interactive maps and sent to off-site command centers.
- Multi-Platform Remote Control: Operate directly via the built-in touch-screen panel PC or control remotely through a tablet/smartphone app for standoff worker safety.
- Extended Autonomous Power: High-efficiency LiFePO4 battery banks ensure over 8 hours of continuous operation in remote environments.
HERMES is modularly engineered to fit diverse radiological surveillance and survey needs:
- HERMES NAI / CSI: Equipped with a 3″×3″ NaI(Tl) or CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal and Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) for isotope identification and gamma spectrometry.
- HERMES GMT: Utilizes Geiger-Müller tubes for broad-range gamma dose rate surveys.
- HERMES PLA: Incorporates large-volume plastic scintillators for high-sensitivity search, interdiction, and contamination control.
- HERMES NEU: Integrated 10B:ZnS neutron detector with a high-density polyethylene moderator for the interdiction of artificial neutron-emitting sources.
- HERMES SENTINEL: A multi-sensor platform combining NaI(Tl), GM counters, and neutron detection for full-spectrum surveillance.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Detector | 3″ × 3″ cylindrical NaI(Tl) with SiPM readout |
| Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) | Up to 2048 channels |
| Gamma Energy Range | 30 keV to 3 MeV |
| Energy Resolution | < 7.5% typical at 662 keV (137-Cs) |
| Dose Rate Measurement Range | 0.03 µSv/h to 20 µSv/h |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 (lid closed) |
| System Weight | < 15 kg (total transport case) |
| Dimensions (W × L × H) | 410 × 340 × 205 mm |
| Battery Life & Power | LiFePO4 battery pack (> 8 hours continuous) |
| Connectivity | GPS, 4G/LTE Mobile, Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
- Emergency Response & CBRN Defense: First responders can sweep affected areas, locate orphan sources, and identify isotopes without delayed laboratory analysis.
- Mobile & Vehicle-Mounted Surveys: Easily retrofitted with a vehicle kit to turn standard patrol trucks or boats into mobile scanning laboratories.
- Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation: Rapid mapping of large outdoor sites, industrial compounds, or soil remediation projects.
- Critical Infrastructure & Event Security: Standoff pedestrian and crowd surveillance at transit hubs, summits, and border crossings.
- Vehicle mounting bracket with continuous 12V DC power feed
- Tactical backpack carrying assembly for dismounted foot surveys
- Long-term semi-fixed outdoor installation mounting kit
- Supplemental solar / photovoltaic panel recharging kit
- Ruggedized external tablet PC
- Extended warranty packages (up to 24 months)
SciWise provides end-to-end technical consultation, deployment strategies, and ongoing support for ELSE NUCLEAR instrumentation across Canada. Contact our health physics and instrumentation experts today to request a quote, configure a custom HERMES detector array, or schedule an equipment demonstration.
