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Portsmouth Site tests radiation-detecting drone

Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 8:00PMNuclear News

A radiation detection drone was tested at the Portsmouth site in southern Ohio. (Photo: DOE)

Through a collaborative effort between the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management and the state of Ohio, a drone outfitted with radiation detectors underwent testing recently at the site of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant for potential future use.

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Portsmouth Site tests radiation-detecting drone

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