Curiosity Mars Rover

LND’s neutron detectors as part of the Russian-built DAN instrument continue to gather data on the surface of Mars.

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ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015

LND, Inc. is in the process of migrating our Quality Management System to the new ISO standard, 9001:2015.  Our next audit cycle is October, 2017, and we will be audited for compliance with the new version of the standard.

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IMDG Code revised for BF3 neutron detectors

The cargo storage area restrictions for boron trifluoride have been lifted for neutron detectors containing BF3.  This allows for the placement of containers on any part of the ship during transit.

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IATA special provision for BF3 neutron detectors

IATA 190 and DOT SP 238 went into effect on January 1st, 2013 and since then thousands of BF3 neutron detectors have been shipped around the world without the former complications of DOT special permits and competent authority approvals.  Detectors with 1 gram or less of gas in packages of up to 52 grams per…

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