Original mapping features on portable systems with D3S (CsI) detectors utilized dedicated Ultimate GPS modules; however, such modules were unreliable for mapping purposes as fixes […]
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Gilroy High joins DoseNet!
DoseNet has added a new location! We had a great visit to Gilroy High School to talk to Mr. Hungerford’s class about nuclear science and […]
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DoseNet has added a new location! We had a great first visit to Miramonte High School to install our device and talk to Ms. Hauptman […]
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Adding weather measurements to DoseNet expands our environmental data collection and allows radiation levels to be correlated to weather. Here we provide the steps needed […]
Continue readingRecent visits to our partner schools to see the “colors” of gamma-rays
We recently visited Pinewood and Camplindo to discuss how radioactive isotopes are identified and explore the sources of background radiation present in a range of common materials around the school.
Continue readingFoothill joins DoseNet!
DoseNet has a new location! We just added a new device at Foothill College! We successfully installed our newest device at Foothill College during a […]
Continue readingVisiting with Teachers
We recently visited Pinewood School and Campolindo High School to talk to teachers about DoseNet and ways to use our data in their classes.
Continue readingDoseNet sensor upgrades improve data reliability
Successful visits to Pinewood School and Campolindo High School to restore data-taking with our devices. We were also able to update our devices and improve mechanical stability with the help of several students. Special thanks to Mrs. Abraham at Pinewood and Ms. Eaton at Campolindo for helping us arrange our visits!
Continue readingCampolindo High School joins DoseNet
We had a great visit! This was the first installation of a DoseNet device outside Berkeley. It was great getting the opportunity to talk to interested students, recruited by Ms. Eaton, about the project. We look forward to our next visit to meet with all the science teachers!
Continue readingPinewood School joins DoseNet
The DoseNet network has added a new school! We had a great day visiting the students in Mrs. Abraham’s AP Chemistry class and meeting several after to discuss ways they can get involved!
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