Hello world !

Hi there

I am really happy to publish the iRad iPhone application, which enables you to measure radioactivity around you.

No - this is not a hoax. I have tested the device performance with the help of friends that have access to a nuclear reactor, radiation measurement equipment, and radioactive sources. The results are quite interesting.

The app isn't as fast or accurate than a dedicated radiation meter, but it does give a reading that's close, at a fraction of the cost.

Use this app when you wonder what the actual radioactivity level is around you, in your home or workplace.

Personally,  I validate the app results with materials that are lightly radioactive, and handling these makes me and my family nervous... but since I am able to measure the radiation level, I can tell whether I'm in danger or not.

I guess that there must be other people interested in this tool - maybe the people living near Fukushima.
Knowing the radioactivity level tells you whether there's nothing to worry about, or  you should better move somewhere else; but at least you can make an informed decision, based on something you have measured.

I have also added a map screen that shows recent measures, so that you can compare your readings with values found by other people in the same area. Should also help to know where you can safely go in case of nuclear disaster. Isn't that nice ?