Applications of Radiation Meters in Information Industry

Overview

The information industry refers to a broad sector of the economy that primarily deals with the creation, collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of information and knowledge. This industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including publishing, media, telecommunications, software development, data analysis, and various digital services.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s Radiation Meters are sometimes referred to as Geiger counters, dosimeters, radiation monitors, survey meters, ionization chambers, scintillation detectors, gamma-ray detectors, dosimetry equipment, nuclear radiation sensors, X-ray meters, and dosage gauges.

GAO Tek’s Radiation Meters have the following applications in information industry:

Environmental Monitoring: GAO radiation meters can be used to monitor environmental radiation levels, which is valuable information for data centers and other information-related facilities to ensure the safety of data storage and processing equipment.
Data Center Safety: In GAO’s radiation meters can help ensure the safety of data centers by monitoring radiation levels to protect critical information infrastructure.
Security: GAO Tek radiation meters can play a role in security applications, as they can detect illicit transport of radioactive materials that may pose a threat to information facilities and data centers.
Industrial Safety: In industries related to information technology and data storage, GAO radiation meters can help ensure the safety of employees working with or near radiation-emitting equipment.
EMF Monitoring: GAO Tek’s electromagnetic field (EMF) meters can be used to measure and monitor the levels of electromagnetic radiation in and around data centers and IT facilities. This is important to ensure that EMF levels are within safe limits and do not interfere with sensitive electronic equipment.
Personnel Safety: GAO’s radiation meters can be used to ensure the safety of personnel working in the information industry. This includes monitoring radiation exposure to employees working in areas with potential radiation hazards, such as server rooms or data centers.
Compliance and Regulations: GAO radiation meters can help IT companies and data centers comply with relevant safety regulations and standards. Regular monitoring and documentation of radiation levels can ensure compliance with occupational safety guidelines.
Network and Communication Equipment: GAO’s radiation meters can also be used to test and monitor the radiation levels of network and communication equipment to ensure that they operate within safe limits. High levels of radiation can interfere with signal quality and data transmission.

More information on radiation meters and their applications in other industries can be found on

Environmental Radiation Meters

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Environmental Test Instruments

GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada,

Complying with Information Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s radiation meters comply or help our customers comply with the information industry standards such as:

ANSI N42 Series
IEC 61526
ISO 4037 Series
ASTM E2620
ICRU Report 85
NCRP Reports

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s radiation meters comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

10 CFR Part 20
10 CFR Part 32
10 CFR Part 34
40 CFR Part 190
29 CFR 1910.1096
49 CFR Part 172

GAO Tek’s radiation meters comply or help our clients comply with Canadian regulations such as :

Nuclear Safety and Control Act
General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
Radiation Protection Regulations
Radiation Emitting Devices Act
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations
Radiation Protection Regulations (RPR)
Radiation Emitting Devices Act (REDA) and Regulations
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Requirements
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards
Provincial and Territorial Regulations
Radiation Safety Codes and Guidelines
X-ray Safety Code

Case Studies of Radiation Meters in Information Industry

Radiation meters are sometimes called as Geiger counters, dosimeters, radiation monitors, survey meters, ionization chambers, scintillation detectors, gamma ray detectors, dosimetry equipment, nuclear radiation sensors, X-ray meters, and dosage gauges.

Here are some practical examples of using radiation meters in the information industry:

Deployment of radiation meters in nuclear power plants in the Northeast Region to monitor and ensure safe radiation levels during power generation.

Implementation of radiation meters in hospitals and research institutions for monitoring X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to ensure patient and staff safety.

Implementation of radiation meters in data centers in the Midwest Region to monitor and ensure safe radiation levels, especially in facilities that use radioactive materials for various technological applications.

Utilization of radiation meters in electronics manufacturing plants in the Midwest to monitor radiation levels during the production of semiconductor devices and other electronic components.

Implementation of radiation meters in data centers in the South Region to enhance security measures, particularly in facilities that store and manage sensitive information using radiation detection for unauthorized material screening.

Integration of radiation meters in the routine maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure in the South, providing a safety measure for workers involved in maintaining and repairing equipment.

A major data center in the West Region implements radiation meters as part of its security measures. The meters are strategically placed to detect any unusual radiation signatures, enhancing the facility’s ability to prevent and respond to potential security threats.

A semiconductor manufacturing plant in the West utilizes radiation meters to monitor ionizing radiation levels during the production of microchips. This ensures compliance with safety regulations and guarantees the quality of electronic components.

A major data center in Canada incorporates radiation meters as part of its security infrastructure. These meters enhance the facility’s ability to monitor and control potential security threats by detecting and responding to abnormal radiation levels.

An electronics manufacturing plant in Canada uses radiation meters to ensure the safety of workers and compliance with regulations during the production of electronic components, such as semiconductors and other sensitive devices.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the information industry.

Information, Electronic & Telecommunications Industries | RFID Solutions

Research, Technology & Professional Services Industries | RFID Solutions

Use of Radiation Meters with Leading Software and Cloud Services in Information Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s radiation meters with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

Rad Responder
Microsoft Excel
MATLAB
ArcGIS
Custom Software Development
Radiation Monitoring Apps
Compliance and Reporting Software
Radiation Dose Tracking Software
Radiation Emergency Response Software
Radiation Data Management System
Radiological Information System (RIS)
Environmental Radiation Monitoring Software
Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Software
Radiological Data Visualization Tools
Nuclear Facility Safety Management Software
Health Physics Software
Radiation Safety Training and Certification Management Software
Radiation Safety Compliance Management Software

GAO Tek’s radiation meters and their applications in other industries are listed on

Environmental Radiation Meters

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Environmental Test Instruments

Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., and Canada.

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in the information industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

IBM Global Services
Deloitte
Accenture
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
DXC Technology
Cognizant
Wipro
Tech Mahindra
Infosys
Capgemini
Booz Allen Hamilton
Leidos
Unisys
AT&T Business
Verizon Business
NTT Data
Perficient
EY (Ernst & Young)
Slalom Consulting
Sirius Computer Solutions

GAO has Many Customers in Information Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the information industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the information industry.

Information, Electronic & Telecommunications Industries | RFID Solutions

Research, Technology & Professional Services Industries | RFID Solutions

Here are some of GAO’s customers in information industry: