THE EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR RADIATION ON TRANSDUCERS

Transducers included are sensors and transducers for measurements of pressure, temperature, strain, and acceleration forces. Some coverage is given to gyros, force transducers, liquid level transducers, and ionization chambers. The technical characteristics and each type of transducer are discussed in limited detail to provde some insight to problems that exist which choice of materials. The information presented can serve a useful purpose as an aid to designers, manufacturers, and users of transducers and for developing a better understanding of the problems that must be considered prior to final selection of transducers to be used in nuclear environments.