Measurement flights International teams measure radioactivity from the air in Switzerland
This week, international teams in Switzerland are using helicopters to carry out joint radioactivity measurements. The aim is to quickly check a large area for radioactivity in the event of an emergency.
02.06.2025, 11:51
02.06.2025, 15:59
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This exercise is being organized by the Federal Office for Civil Protection (Babs). Specialists from France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Switzerland are taking part.
The aim of this training is to be equipped to provide mutual assistance across borders in the event of an incident with increased radioactivity and to be able to efficiently pool the measurement results, Babs announced on Monday.
In order to measure an area aeroradiometrically, a Swiss Air Force Super Puma helicopter equipped with a special measuring device flies several times in parallel paths over a defined area at an altitude of around 90 meters. The flights take place from 8 am to 5 pm - with a lunch break from 12 pm to 1.30 pm to reduce noise pollution.
