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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Design, construction and performance evaluation of an Arduino Uno-based radiation detector
Authors
Rafiu Akande Saka, Adesina Joseph Adebayo, Okiki Christianah Oladejo, Toluwani Deborah Ekundare, Gbadebo Adebisi Isola, Lukman Ayobami Sunmonu
Abstract
Radiation monitoring is essential for environmental
protection and occupational safety, yet many commercial radiation monitoring
systems are costly and technically demanding, limiting their accessibility for
routine field applications, particularly in developing countries. This study
developed and evaluated a low-cost, portable, and in-situ radiation detector
for real-time environmental radiation monitoring. The system integrated a Geiger–Müller
(GM) tube, Arduino Uno microcontroller, ESP32 wireless communication module,
display components, and supporting electronic circuits, with a mobile
application for real-time data presentation. Field measurements were conducted at
two locations within Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
Ogbomoso, Nigeria, and compared with measurements obtained using a commercial
LK3600 radiation survey meter. Performance was assessed using Mean Square Error
(MSE), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), and Mean Percentage Error (MPE). The
developed detector successfully detected and monitored background radiation and
exhibited measurement trends comparable to the reference instrument, although
it generally recorded higher dose rates. MSE values were 0.000473 and 0.000675,
RMSE values were 0.02174 and 0.02598 µSv/h, and MPE values were 136.36% and
209.70% for Locations 1 and 2, respectively. The study demonstrated the feasibility
of an affordable, portable, and real-time radiation monitoring system,
providing a potentially accessible alternative for preliminary environmental radiation
assessment. Further calibration, optimization, and validation against multiple
reference instruments under varied environmental conditions are recommended.
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Pages:107-112
How to cite this article:
Rafiu Akande Saka, Adesina Joseph Adebayo, Okiki Christianah Oladejo, Toluwani Deborah Ekundare, Gbadebo Adebisi Isola, Lukman Ayobami Sunmonu "Design, construction and performance evaluation of an Arduino Uno-based radiation detector". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 107-112
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