1. Radiation Measurement
SAFECAST

2. March 11, 2011

3. Problem:
Lack of information

4. Solution:
Get information,
give it to people

5. Problem:
Information doesn’t
exist

6. Solution:
Distribute devices to
collect data to create
information

7. Problem:
Very few devices exist

8. Solution:
Create devices, make
them mobile, get
people, collect data, map
it
And, eh, do it fast !

10. Experience DIY
Action
Development

11. More More
More
More
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30. Locations Measured
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
April July Oct Jan April
2011 2011 2011 2012 2012

32. maps.safecast.org

33. radiation.yahoo.co.jp

34. Technology Roadmap
bGeigie
- bGeigie Classic First generation - PC based
- bGeigie Mini - self contained
- bGeigie Ninja - wireless display
- bGeigie+ - USB based and rechargeable
- bGeigie “X” - half size, sensor platform
nGeigie
- fixed sensor
Safecast Geiger
- handheld Geiger counter
Tools: Global Map (MIT), databot (email maps), API

35. Safecast Open Geiger Counter
Manufacturer: Medcom International, US
Retail:Y52,000-70,000
Release: July/August 2012
Key Functions:
2” pancake: Alpha, Beta, Gamma
Gamma only shield (option)
uSv/h (dose rate)
Bq/m2 (surface contamination)
CPM (counts per minute)
Logger
Counter / Alarm
USB interface
Rechargeable batteries
OLED display
Compact (iPhone size) but powerful

36. SAFECAST.ORG
@Safecast
@SafecastJapan
info@safecast.org