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I'm not sure that it would be detectable with a Geiger counter. Other chemical analysis methods are used to detect isotopes like this
by alan-hn 2y ago
I'm not sure that it would be detectable with a Geiger counter. Other chemical analysis methods are used to detect isotopes like this
- 4gotunameagain 2y agoThey say that the plan is to use existing radiation detectors at ports. Another article [1] mentions that the isotope emits Gamma rays, one of the types of radiation that can be detected by a Geiger - Muller tube. [1] https://www.extremetech.com/science/scientists-turn-to-radioactive-isotopes-in-the-fight-against-rhino-poaching https://www.extremetech.com/science/scientists-turn-to-radio...
- jjk166 2y agoAccording to the article, the radioisotope is specifically meant to be detected by the handheld radiation detectors typically used by customs agents. If it can't be detected by passive radiation detectors, there is even less argument for its efficacy.
- Sanzig 2y agoThe flux follows the inverse square law, however, which means to detect if a rhino is tagged you'd have to get really close. Admittedly I don't know anything about the mechanics of rhino poaching, but considering how aggressive rhinos are I imagine poachers would prefer to shoot them from a decent range for their own safety.
- jjk166 2y agoNo one is talking about scanning live rhinos. Even in the best case scenario, this is to catch poachers long after the rhinos are dead.