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The article didn't really explain the original purpose of the now-missing capsule, other than it was part of a sensor used in a mine. Can anyone explain a bit m
by epaulson 4y ago
The article didn't really explain the original purpose of the now-missing capsule, other than it was part of a sensor used in a mine. Can anyone explain a bit more what the original purpose of the sensor it was part of was? What did the mine need a bit of radiation to measure?
- seized 4y agoNot sure if the mine in question does this, but there are X-Ray sensors that can go on the excavator buckets to measure ore content on each scoop. I'm sure there are other methods eg on conveyors as well.
- martyvis 4y agoWe used radiation sources and detectors at the steelworks for thickness gauge - you set them on either side of the plate and measure the lost and from that calculate the steel thickness very accurately. I presume in a mine it could be used say on a conveyor belt where you measure the lost radiation to help determine the density or weight of the ore.
- CyberDildonics 4y agoThat's just an xray with a single pixel