Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 4,963	$ 5,233	$ 8,210	$ 10,276
Other comprehensive income:
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans activity, net of tax	46	28	211	136
Foreign currency translation adjustment	428	(1,557)	104	(2,179)
Comprehensive income (loss)	5,437	3,704	8,525	8,233
Landauer, Inc. [Member]
Net income (loss)	4,997	5,153	8,048	10,030
Other comprehensive income:
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans activity, net of tax	46	28	211	136
Foreign currency translation adjustment	409	(1,564)	153	(2,188)
Comprehensive income (loss)	5,452	3,617	8,412	7,978
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Net income (loss)	(34)	80	162	246
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	19	7	(49)	9
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (15)	$ 87	$ 113	$ 255