The Gamma-Scout Alert Version is a best-in-class German-made hand-held radiation detector or geiger counter. It is a general purpose survey meter for measuring and detecting ionizing radiation. It can detect alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiation. Use it to: - Determine the source of radiation leakages - Monitor ambient radiation anomalies - Monitor personal cumulative dose exposure - Detect radioactive elements in metal scrap - Check rocks from the earth for radioactivity - Teach or learn about radioactivity