THE EVOLUTION OF PROJECT STRAIGHT-LINE, A COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR MATERIAL MONITORING SYSTEM

Sandia National Laboratories has several ongoing projects in the area of nuclear materials management. These projects establish a core capability in monitoring stored nuclear materials. The overarching goal of these projects is to get the right sensor information to the right user to enhance the safety, security and international accountability of stored nuclear materials. An effort has been initiated to merge the projects into a common system. This paper will provide an overview of several of these projects and the integration activities between them. The items to be discussed include: 1) FY96 StraightLine upgrades; 2) Integrated Nuclear Material Monitor (INuMM)/ AT -400A storage container/Straight-Line demonstration. Additional discussion will include lessons learned and plans for the future.