geiger counter

American praised for getting Japan radiation data
In this photo taken on July 4, Sean Bonner, a Safecast founder, holds a Geiger counter he created, at his office in Tokyo. Bonner and his team created the handmade Geiger counter connected with a GPS feature that he calls "bGeigie," a reference to Japanese-style "bento" lunchboxes. It is attached to cars and takes a reading every five seconds, resulting in a massive store of data. Japanese seeking information on radiation levels in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster are turning to the volunteer group founded in the U.S. that has created a detailed and constantly updated visual database online. (AP Photo)
July 09, 2012
Japanese seeking information on radiation levels in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster are turning to a volunteer group founded in the U.S. that has created a detailed and ...
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The Asahi Shimbun
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