METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOTELY MONITORING THE LOCATION AND USAGE HISTORY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS STORED WITH A SHIELDED CONTAINER OR OVERPACK

摘要

A radioactive source information tracking and reporting system and method is disclosed. The system and method include a device operable to detect a presence of a radioactive source contained within a shielded container. The device is further operable to detect a location of the shielded container. A message is generated and transmitted to a central facility. The message includes a shielded container identifier, a location of the shielded container, and an indication of the presence of the radioactive source.