Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	[1]	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	[1]
Net income (loss)	$ 4,136	$ (36,034)		$ 12,342	$ (27,529)
Other comprehensive income:
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans activity, net of taxes	46	46		137	137
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	41	48		43	(6)
Foreign currency translation adjustment , net of taxes	227	(294)		(3,669)	(190)
Comprehensive (loss) income	4,450	(36,234)		8,853	(27,588)
Landauer, Inc. [Member]
Net income (loss)	4,055	(36,335)		11,979	(28,000)
Other comprehensive income:
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans activity, net of taxes	46	46		137	137
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	41	48		43	(6)
Foreign currency translation adjustment , net of taxes	220	(314)		(3,478)	(161)
Comprehensive (loss) income	4,362	(36,555)		8,681	(28,030)
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Net income (loss)	81	301		363	471
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment , net of taxes	7	20		(191)	(29)
Comprehensive (loss) income	$ 88	$ 321		$ 172	$ 442

[1] As Restated