International Remote Monitoring Project Embalse Nuclear Power Station, Argentina Embalse Remote Monitoring System

The Autoridad Regulatoria Nuclear of Argentina (ARN), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), ACACC, the United States Department of Energy and the US Support Program POTAS, cooperated in the development of a Remote Monitoring System for nuclear nonproliferation efforts. This system was installed at the Embalse Nuclear Power Station last year to evaluate the feasibility os using radiation sensors in monitoring the transfer of spent fuel from the spent fuel pond to dry storage. The key element in this process is to maintain continuity of knowledge throughout the Remote Monitoring System in its application to regional and international safeguard efficiency. New technology has been developed to enhance the design if the system to include storage capability on board sensor platforms. This evaluation has led to design enhancements that will assure that no data loss will occur during loss if RF transmission of the sensors.