Bayesian Parameter Estimation for Localizing a Radioactive Source in a Heterogeneous Urban Environment

Probabilistic Estimation for Localizing a Radioactive Source in an Urban Setting

Bayesian Parameter Estimation for Localizing a Radioactive Source in a Heterogeneous Urban Environment

This dissertation, from NC State University, develops a Bayesian parameter estimation method to locate a radioactive source in a complex urban setting. The approach accounts for the heterogeneous environment, improving localization accuracy compared to traditional methods. The work is part of the Nuclear Engineering program and was advised by John Mattingly and others.

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  1. toomuchtodo

    Original title "Bayesian Parameter Estimation for the Localization of a Radioactive Source in a Heterogeneous Urban Environment" compressed to fit within title limits.

    Author was inspired to write their PhD dissertation on radiation source search due to the Goiânia incident. Thank you to them for sharing this with us.

    Goiânia Accident - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49202635 - August 2026

  2. 3dedb728-3f77

    Related to this, is it normal that radioactivity detector are not everywhere?

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