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INTERPRETATION OF NEUTRON SIGNAL CORRELATION MEASUREMENTS WITH FAST NEUTRON MULTIPLICATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W. Hage, D.M. Cifarelli
Abstract:From the factorial moments of the probability distribution of neutron signal multiplets in signal and randomly triggered time intervals…
LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND DATA NETWORK AT THE SAFEGUARDS ANALYTICAL LABORATORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. Aigner
Abstract:A data-network at the Safeguards Analytical Laboratory of the IAEA maintains a central data base with sample and analysis data of the last…
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF SPENT FUEL: TECHNIQUES AND INTERNATIONAL SAFEGUARDS ASPECTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. Weh, R. Gerstler
Abstract:In the Federal Republic of Germany the first facility for dry storage of spent fuel is ready for operation and some more facilities will be…
MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE TRANSURANIC AND HIGH-LEVEL WASTE AT THE IDAHO NATIONAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J. Phil Hamric
Abstract:The Idaho Chemical Processing Plant reprocesses Department of Energy nuclear fuels for recovery of uranium. Acidic high-level liquid wastes…
MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES FOR A PROSPECTIVE NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE
Type:JNMM
Volume:13
Issue:4
Author(s):John L. JACKSON, DAVID Tomasko
Abstract:We developed preliminary material control and accountability (MC&A) procedures for the prospective Nevada Nuclear Waste Storage…
MATERIALS ACCOUNTING AT LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):N. J. Roberts, Bruce Erkkila, H.F. Kelso
Abstract:The materials accounting system at Los Alamos has evolved from an \"80-column\" card system to a very sophisticated near-real-time…
MATERIALS CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY AT THE IDAHO CHEMICAL PROCESSING PLAN
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):F. W. Spraktes, G.E. Denning
Abstract:The ICPP high enriched uranium recovery process has historically been operated as a single Material Balance Area (MBA), with input and…
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM IN THE PIPEWORK OF A GAS CENTRIFUGE ENRICHMENT PLANT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Donald A. Close, R.B. Strittmatter, J.C. Pratt, T.W. Packer
Abstract:The US and UK have been separately working on the development of a NDA instrument to determine the enrichment of gaseous UFg at low…
Methods For Developing Jam-Resistant Security Communications Networks at Fixed-Site Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mark K. Snell, David J. Gangel, J. Ellis Heustess
Abstract:Considerable work has been done identifying and developing equipment and procedures that can be used to improve the survivability of a…
MULTIAGENCY SECURITY CONTINGENCY PLANNING: Mutual Support Against the \"High Threat\"
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ross S. Kelly
Abstract:As those of you who've spent any time in the armed forces will, I'm sure, recall, the military has a simple, basic approach to any form of…
NDA MEASUREMENT OF THE ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM IN THE PRODUCT HEADER PIPES IN THE CASCADE AREA.
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mitsunori Akiba, T. Iwamoto, S. Yokota, M. Omae
Abstract:The gamma rays measurements on product header pipes inside the cascade areas in a gas centrifuge enrichment plant have been performed with…
NEUTRON COUNTING FOR CONFIRMATORY MEASUREMENTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. Menlove
Abstract:Passive neutron counting can be used to give a convenient and rapid confirmation of plutonium content for shipper-receiver confirmation.…
New Trends in Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Myron B. Kratzer
Abstract:In 1980, I presented a paper entitled \"Prospective Trends in Safeguards\" at an ANS Conference in Mexico City. My inclination, having…
ON UNLIMITED FRONTIERS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John Graham
Abstract:The political system in the United States is unique because our forefathers planned it that way. Unfortunately, this uniqueness does not…
Optiminal Allocation of Safeguards Inspection Resources for A Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Type:JNMM
Volume:14
Issue:2
Author(s):Leslie G. Fishbone
Abstract:In planning its safeguards inspections at peaceful nuclear facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency must deploy its limited…
OUTSIDER THREAT VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L. Harris, Jr., G. D. Smith, J. W. James, J. D. Veatch, W.R. Owel, W.L. Trolan
Abstract:A practical, common-sense approach for evaluating the vulnerabilities of nuclear facilities to outsider threats is updated. The approach…
Perception of Effectiveness of International Safeguards
Type:JNMM
Volume:14
Issue:3
Author(s):James M. de Montmollin James M. de Montmollin
Abstract:The effectiveness of any activity is judged in terms of perceived performance relative to what is considered to be adequate…
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS OF MEASUREMENT CONTROL PROGRAMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Glenn A. Hammond
Abstract:The principal index for designing and assessing the effectiveness of safeguards is the sensitivity and reliability of gauging the true…
POSITIVE IDENTITY ENTRY CONTROL SYSTEM WITH GEOGRAPHICALLY DISTRIBUTED PORTALS AND ENROLLMENT STATIONS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James M. Mclntire
Abstract:A positive identity entry control system using distributed processing to allow reliable geographically separated portals and enrollment…
PROPER USE OF ENGAGEMENT SIMULATION EQUIPMENT (MILES GEAR) IN INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Brandon R. Ahrens, John A. Milloy
Abstract:MILES Gear has a history of great success after years of use in large-scale military engagement exercises. This laser-based targeting and…