Environmental Monitoring

Ionizing radiation, whether from natural sources or human activities, poses a significant threat to public health and environmental integrity. The ability to accurately and continuously monitor radiation levels is critical for:

• Protecting Public Health: Early detection of elevated radiation levels allows timely intervention, minimizing exposure and mitigating potential health risks.
• Nuclear Safety & Security: Robust monitoring systems are essential for preventing and responding to radiological incidents, ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities and materials.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent regulatory requirements for environmental radiation monitoring is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring responsible operations.
• Building Public Confidence: Transparency in environmental monitoring builds public trust and confidence in the safety of our communities.

Bertin Instruments offers a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art solutions for the detection and measurement of radioactivity in the environment.

Our fixed and mobile systems are designed to meet critical applications: the protection of the population and the environment through the early detection of ionizing radiations, whether natural or man-made, near sensitive sites or infrastructures likely to release radionuclides.

Environmental Radiation Monitoring Systems

Bertin Instruments provides turnkey systems for continuous monitoring of air, water, and soil, offering real-time data on gamma dose rates and radionuclide concentrations. These systems include:

• GammaTRACER series (XL-2, XL-2 PRO and Spider): Autonomous measuring probes for measuring, recording and transmitting gamma radiation dose rates.
• SpectroTRACER: Spectroscopic measuring probes for continuous measurement of very low air, soil, or water contamination, with spectrometric analysis for radionuclide identification.
• BAB E and SA200/210: Aerosol monitoring systems for continuous measurement of α, β, and γ artificial radioactive aerosols concentration.
• DateEXPERT 10: Data management software for collecting, managing and graphically displaying data from probes and instruments.

Professional radon monitoring focuses specifically on the detection of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate to dangerous levels in enclosed spaces such as homes or workplaces. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of radon is a major risk factor for lung cancer, particularly in underground professional environments or in regions where radon is naturally present in the soil.

Bertin Instruments provides radon measurement systems adapted to various environments such as:

• AlphaGUARD, the radon monitor with an international reputation as a reference device for calibrating active and passive radon detectors.
• AlphaE, a professional device designed to measure radon concentration and monitor personal exposure and received doses.

Bertin Instruments’ solutions have been tested and proven in various demanding applications, including nuclear crisis management, detection and early warning of radiological dispersals, and continuous monitoring of the territory or the environment’s radiological status around civilian and military sensitive sites.