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Detector Material Variation and Optimization of an Absence Algorithm for Arms Control Applications
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sean Stave, Jonathan Kulisek, Christian Cowles, Matthew Marshall, Peter Marleau, Elicia Tiano, Hadar Lazar
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The verification of the absence of special nuclear material (SNM) may be a key requirement in potential future warhead treaty verification…
DETERMINING COOLING TIME TO IMPROVE BURNUP ESTIMATION FOR CHARACTERIZING REACTOR OPERATIONS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jordan Stomps, Birdy Phathanapirom, Jason Hite, Ken Dayman, Andrew Connant, Roger Kapsimalis
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High-fidelity reactor modeling can generate significant volumes of data informed by low-uncertainty measurements that can be used to…
Development and Characterization of a Versatile Neutron Detection and Interrogation System for PROACTIVE's Multi-Energy, Multi-Signature Neutron Interrogation Task
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Vladimir Mozin
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This work aims to develop an active interrogation approach focused on neutron-mediated fission signatures to characterize shielded uranium…
Development of a combined neutron resonance analysis technique as a nondestructive assay for fissile material quantification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Fabiana Rossi, Jaehong Lee, Yu Kodama, Kota Hironaka, Koizumi Mitsuo, Junichi Hori, Kazushi Terada, Tadafumi Sano
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A variety of non-destructive assay (NDA) techniques are employed to verify nuclear materials. However, one of the challenges of NDA is the…
Development of a Radiation Safety Certificate Program at an Urban Community College
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Paul Sideris, Sharon Lall-Ramnarine, Susan Pepper, Giuseppe Camarda, Sidra Zia, Chris Pickett
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One of the priorities to meet many of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s national security missions is…
Development of Additively Manufactured Security Structures for Tamper Detection
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Francisco Gonzalez-Castillo, Dr. Derek Haas
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Within the nuclear nonproliferation regime, tamper detection ensures nuclear equipment and materials are kept out of the hands of…
DRiFT Features for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control Applications
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Marjolein Elise Pasman, Madison Theresa Andrews, Austin Daniel Mullen, Corey Ahl, Corey Bates, Surafel Woldegiorgis, Avneet Sood
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The ability to accurately model and simulate detectors is important for various applications relevant to nuclear safeguards. DRiFT, or…
Dual-Particle Visualization with HoloLens 2 in an Inspection Scenario
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S. Pozzi
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Emerging technologies are continuously being introduced in the nuclear nonproliferation regime as equipment matures and new capabilities…
EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF GRAPHITE PEBBLES FOR PEBBLE BED REACTORS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Thomas Elmer, Eugene Koehl, Sasan Bakhtiari, Claudio Gariazzo
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This paper presents the results of eddy current (EC) inspections on a set of surrogate fuel pebbles such as those in high temperature…
Efficiency modelling of Gamma Microcalorimeter Detectors using Monte Carlo methods
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. Schoenemann, D.G. McNeel, K.A. Schreiber, M.P. Croce
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Gamma ray detectors based on microcalorimeters are operated at low temperatures (~100mK) and offer a 5 to 10 times better energy resolution…
Efficient On-Board Image Reconstruction Algorithms for a High-Density-Channel Imager
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Angela Di Fulvio
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In this paper, we have successfully demonstrated the ability to implement and optimize two image reconstruction algorithms, filtered back…
Elucidation of Laser-Particle Interaction through Optical Trapping of Single, Micron-Sized Particles for Nuclear Forensics and Nonproliferation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Justin I. Borrero Negron,, Kyle S. Latty, Kyle C Hartig
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The release of radiological plumes demands the ability to perform real-time atmospheric sampling using technology capable of tracking…
Emerging Technologies Challenges to Nuclear Security: Require Multilateral Dialogue between Nuclear Actors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sonia Naz
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Emerging technologies such as cyber and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are challenging nuclear security because nuclear command and control…
Energy Facility Contractors Group MC&A Cross-Site Collaboration
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Todd Dunivan
Abstract:
Whether comparing best practices, developing standardized resource guides, or evaluating emerging technological capabilities for radiation…
Enhancing Nuclear Security and Physical Protection at Oncology Centers and the State Repository in Tajikistan
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Dr. Ilhom Mirsaidzoda, Mr. Olimjon Azizov
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In the context of Tajikistan, a nation grappling with the legacy of Soviet-era nuclear undertakings and the challenges of modern nuclear…
Enhancing Nuclear Security: Kenya's Strategic Approach to Nuclear and Radiological Material Detection and Interception Training
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Edward Mayaka
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The challenge of detecting and managing nuclear and other radioactive materials outside regulatory control is a significant global concern…
Enhancing of the OPTIMUS Packaging System for High-Activity Radioactive Source Transportation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael Valenzano, Jeff England, Dylan Ward
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In this paper, we examine the enhancement of the OPTImal Modular Universal Shipping (OPTIMUS®) packaging system for the transportation of…
Enhancing Radiological Security Awareness through Social Media: An Inclusive Approach For Diversity in Indonesia
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Camelia Halid Walid, Alfitri Meliana
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Radiological security is vital for national safety in Indonesia, a nation with a diverse and dynamic population of 278.69 million.…
ENHANCING TRANSPORT SECURITY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES: A Case Study of South Africa
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C. CHAUVET-MALDONADO, A. COLON, M. FELDSTEIN, P. HINRICHSEN, K. KALDENBACH
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A dedicated knowledge management system is a critical component to ensuring the security of the transport of nuclear materials,…
Establishment of NDA Measurement Technology for Heterogeneous Sludge Item containing Various Chemical Component
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Masafumi Tanigawa, Naoya ASAKAWA, Kazuhito Seya, Yasunobu Mukai, Takahiko Kitao, Hironobu NAKAMURA, Daniela Henzlova, Howard O. Menlove, Martyn Swinhoe, Vlad Henzl
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The plutonium Conversion Development Facility (PCDF) in Tokai Reprocessing Plant is the facility to convert from Plutonium (Pu) and Uranium…