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VAGOSS/MIVS INTERFACE SYSTEM-FIELD TRIAL CONFIGURATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C. S. Johnson, B. Richter, R. L. Martinez, B. Richter, G. Stein
Abstract:he Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) VACOSS Electronic Seal and the US Modular Integrated Video System (MIVS) have been successfully…
VERIFICATION OF CANDU-TYPE SPENT FUEL BUNDLES WITHOUT FUEL MOVEMENT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. D. ARLT, G. Madueme, D.E. Rundquist, V. Schuricht, E. Szabo, J. Jirota
Abstract:Movement of CANDU spent fuel in the storage pond for safeguards verification purposes is highly intrusive and constitutes an extreme burden…
VERIFICATION OF SPENT BWR FUEL BURNUP IN A LONG-TERM WET STORAGE; COMBINING THE STATE AND THE IAEA REQUIREMENTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Matti Tarvainen, R. Arlt, John Hornsby
Abstract:igh resolution gammaspectrometric measurements (HRGS) for the verification of burnup of spent BWR-type fuel assemb- lies, have been…
Volume Calibration and Instrument Testing at ENEA Central Research Laboratory, Casaccia
Type:JNMM
Volume:17
Issue:1
Author(s):M. Aparo, M. Dionisi, S.C. Suda
Abstract:The Italian Nuclear and Alternative Energy Commission (ENEA) has established a testing facility for volume measurement instruments and…
WASTETRAK - AN LLW TRACKING AND SHIPPING OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Anthony L. Patko
Abstract:Impell Corporation has developed a low level radioactive waste tracking and shipping optimization program. Various versions of the…
WHY A DESIGN BASIS THREAT?
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Robert F. Burnett
Abstract:The Commission concluded that protection of the public health and safety required physical security at certain nuclear facilities to…
YOU, YOUR FACILITY AND IAEA SAFEGUARDS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Charles W. Emeigh
Abstract:During the seven year period since the ratification of the Safeguards Agreement between the United States and the International Atomic…
\"THE POSSIBLE ROLE OF PLANT MONITORING AMONGST CONTAINMENT/SURVEILLANCE MEASURES FOR INTERNATIONAL SAFEGUARDS\"
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Andre PETIT
Abstract:Since a couple of years, the question has been raised whether international safeguards should or not include, in addition to accountancy…
1987 Target Values for Uncertainty Components in Fissile Isotope and Element Assay (Acheiveable Uncertainties in Destructive Assay of Nuclear Material)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E. Kuhn, Paul De Bievre, T. Gorgenyi, S. Baumann, S. Deron, P. De Regge, Michael K. Holland, J. Dalton
Abstract:A list of \"1987 Target Values\" for achievable uncertainty components in fissile isotope and element assay, has evolved from discussions…
A Design Methodology for Materials Control and Accounting Information Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.B. Strittmatter, P. Helman
Abstract:Modern approaches to nuclear materials safeguards have significantly increased the data processing needs of safeguards information systems…
A General Approach to Error Propagation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jonathan B. Sanborn
Abstract:A computational approach to error propagation is explained. It is shown that the application of the first-order Taylor theory to a fairly…
A Humidity Temperature Test on the HLNC Instrument
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.H. Augustson, A. Goldman
Abstract:This paper presents the findings of a laboratory study made to determine the effects of unusual climatic conditions on high-level neutron…
A LABORATORY TOOL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ann H. Sanders, Richard J. Bartek
Abstract:Learning systems present an attractive solution to the intrusion detection problem in situations where scenarios change, and where false…
A Measurement Control Program for Calorimeters and Gamma Isotopic Insruments
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):F. Hsue
Abstract:The combination of the calorimetry and plutonium isotopic measurements to determine the total plutonium mass nondestructively has become…
A Microprocessor Interface for an Electronic Seal/Video Surveillance System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C. S. Johnson, C.S. Sonnier, B. Richter
Abstract:In international nuclear materials safeguards a need for advanced containment/surveillance equipment is anticipated which uses electronic…
A Neutron Portal Monitor for Vehicles
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Henry F. Atwater, P.E. Fehlau, Kenneth L. Coop
Abstract:We have designed and built a portal vehicle monitoring system for detecting neutron-emitting special nuclear material (SNM) such as…
A New Concept in Biometric Identification 3-dimentional Hand Geometry
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David P. Sidlauskas
Abstract:A new type of biometric identifier which utilizes hand outline measurements made in three dimensions is described. This device uses solid…
A Nondestructive Assay Standards Program at the Savannah River Plant
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.V. Studley
Abstract:To minimize accountability inventory differences, high accuracy standards are needed to complement recently developed high precision NBA…
A Performance Evaluation of Personnel Identity Verifiers
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Larry J. Wright, Russell L. Maxwell
Abstract:Personnel identity verification devices, which are based on the examination and assessment of a body feature or a unique repeatable…
A Portable, Automated, Inexpensive Mass and Balance Calibration System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sherrod L. Maxwell, J.P. Clark
Abstract:Reliable mass measurements are essential for a nuclear production facility or process control laboratory. DOE Order 5630.2 requires that…