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The Role of Regional Systems in International Nonproliferation Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W. Gmelin
Abstract:In 1990 the IAEA spent some 80%, of its safeguards resources in countries or regions where the probability of diversion, i.e. of breaching…
The Technical Implementation of a Safeguards Location Indicating Device
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kaluba Chltumbo
Abstract:Safeguards equipment, such as the Modular Integrated Video System (MIVS) and Twin Minolta Camera System are routinely utilized in joint…
Thermal Imaging Systems for Air Force Security Applications
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Daniel A. Pritchard, Glenn E, Herosian
Abstract:Thermal imagers have not been widely used in security applications. There has been an increased use in the last few years of existing…
Thermal Neutron Multiplicity Measurements Using the Pyrochemical Multiplicity Counter at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. S. Krick, D.G. Langner, D.R. Parks
Abstract:The pyrochemical multiplicity counter designed and built at Los Alamos has been undergoing tests and evaluation at Lawrence Livermore…
THORP: The Lessons for Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. W. Foulkes, Roger Howsley, S. Kaiser, G Andrew, R. Schenkel, P. Chare, H. G. WAGNER, H. Nackaerts
Abstract:The Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant (THORP) at Sellafield (UK) is planned to start operating in 1993. It has a design annual throughput of…
Total Quality Development of Material Control and Accountability Software - LANMAS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L.P. McRae, D. Yearsley
Abstract:Changing U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines require Material Control & Accountability (MC&A) software to meet Total Quality…
Total Quality Development of Matieral Control and Accountability Softwards - LANMAS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L.P. McRae, D. Yearsley
Abstract:Changing U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines require Material Control & Accountability (MC&A) software to meet Total Quality…
Total Quality in Spent Fuel Pool Reracking
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James S. Cranston, John N. Taglianetti, Robert B. Bradbury, Richard J. Cacciapouti, David G. Schaeffer
Abstract:The nuclear utility environment is one of strict cost control under prescriptive regulations and increasing public scrutiny. This paper…
Transition Efficiencies in Safeguards and Security
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):D.J. Frank, J.E. Beranek, V.F. Witherill
Abstract:In order to enhance the Rocky Flats Plant (RFP) safeguards and security (SAS) protection program, expedite the transition process of RFP to…
Transition of the Rocky Flats Plant to Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Yvonne M. Ferris, Milton Haas, Leanne Smith, Jeff A. Kerridge
Abstract:Due to recent changes in the world situation, U.S. weapons production requirements have diminished. This has resulted in the transfer of…
Transparency of National and Regional Safeguards Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Hellen M. Hunt
Abstract:With public attention worldwide focused on efforts to prevent horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons, greater availability of…
Trends in Digital Video Surveillance at Euratom Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H.G. Wagner
Abstract:Replacing analogue video systems by digital video systems has become an important issue for safeguards surveillance. The paper explains the…
U.S. Bilateral Physical Protection Program
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ira N. Goldman, Rebecca D. Horton
Abstract:A substantial increase in reported incidents in Europe of smuggling and offers for sale of alleged weapons-usable nuclear materials has…
U.S. Cooperation With the Former Soviet Union in Establishing National Safeguards Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ronald Cherry, Kenneth E. Sanders, George Kuzmycz, Philip Ting
Abstract:The Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission are leading U.S. efforts to establish bilateral technical assistance programs…
U.S. Department of Energy Insider Protection Program
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Neil R. Zack, H. R. Martin, David W. Crawford
Abstract:A vital element in the Department of Energy's (DOEs) safeguards and security program is protection against malevolent or nonintentional…
U.S. Department of Energy's International Safeguards Program
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kenneth B. Sheely
Abstract:Since 1978 the United States Department of Energy's (DOE) International Safeguards Program has conducted policy analysis, strategies and…
U.S. Department of Energy, Defense Programs, Activities to Support the Safe, Secure Dismantlement of Nuclear Weapons in the Former Soviet Union
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Turner
Abstract:In September 1991 President Bush announced sweeping cuts in the U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile as well as changes in deployment to remove…
Ultrasonic Sealing Techniques: A Possible Solution for Safeguarding the Containment or Storage of Spent Fuel in an Underwater or Dry Environment
Type:JNMM
Volume:21
Issue:3
Author(s):Bertrand C. d'Agraives
Abstract:Since 1986, JRC-Ispra has devoted efforts to develop and implement special sealing techniques, aimed at the safeguarding of transport/…
Uncertainty Estimates for Volume Calibration Measurements that Exhibit Significant Run-to-run Variability
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Albert M. Liebetrau, Ivan R. Thomas
Abstract:Volume calibration functions are typically estimated from pairs of height and volume measurements obtained from a series of calibration…
Understanding Requirements via Natural Language Information Modeling
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John K. Sharp, Steven D. Becker
Abstract:Information system requirements that are expressed as simple English sentences provide a clear understanding of what is needed between…