Figure 5

Portable Gauges
(Direct Transmission)

Gauge

Surface
Detector

Depth
Source

Radiation

The use of portable gauges is widespread in industries such

as agriculture and construction. In Fig. 5, the gamma source
is placed underneath the surface of the ground through a
tube. Radiation is then transmitted directly to the detector on
the bottom of the gauge, allowing accurate measurements of
compaction.

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