The Thermo Scientific Matrix Mobile ARIS detection system—the advanced, intelligent solution for radiation patrol and isotope identification—offers real-time, mobile, and sensitive radiation detection and surveying.

Mounted in a standard SUV, boat or other vehicle, the system leverages the power of the patented Natural Background Rejection (NBR) technology, the proprietary ARIS Advanced Radioisotope Identification System, and Thermo Scientific ViewPointTM Enterprise platform.  The survey data, correlated with GPS mapping coordinates, is saved for comparison with readings taken during period patrols in order to determine elevations in radioactivity within an area.  An alarm is triggered by the system when dose readings are above user-selected levels.  With the alarm activation, the operator can initiate the ARIS Advanced Radioactivity Identification System.  Isotopes are identified by comparing the detected isotopes to the stored profiles of isotopes.  This enhances the field operator's ability to identify threats and take appropriate action, without the need for gamma spectroscopy expertise.  The addition of RadReachBackTM allows the system to stay in constant data communications with a mobile base or command central facility.

False alarms are minimized with Natural Background Rejection (NBR).  By suppressing background radiation measurements, NBR increases sensitivity to artificial sources of concern, reducing the likelihood of false triggering while at the same time lowering alarm thresholds.  The system integrates hardware with the premier real-time monitoring analysis software, ViewPoint Enterprise.  During patrols, when an alarm occurs, ViewPoint immediately notifies the operator with a popup dialog, plays a sound file, and identifies the alarm source and location. The operator is then presented with a choice: initiate an ARIS Isotope Identification; or, ignore the alarm and continue the patrol.

The superior speed, sensitivity, flexibility of the Matrix Mobile ARIS Radiation Detection System are underscored by the following:

• No requirement for operator expertise in gamma spectroscopy
• Errors reduced; freeing operators from constant monitoring
• Accurate and comprehensive background contours saved during surveys
• Increased incident response accuracy resulting from determination of alarm conditions before events occur
• Reduced need for operator interpretation during alarm events
• Fewer false alarms and missed events
• Unparalleled flexibility, providing the range from basic systems to the most comprehensive, from portal monitoring to mobile
• The use of advanced technology - NBR, ARIS, RadReachBack, and ViewPoint - integrated to produce a fast, mobile, and intelligent system