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CONFLICT SIMULATION FOR SURFACE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S.C. Keeton, P. De Laquil
Abstract:An important element in the analysis of transportation safeguards systems is the determination of the outcome of an armed attack against…
CONGRESSIONAL APPROACHES TO NONPROLIFERATION AND TO INTERNATIONAL SAFEGUARDS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Warre Donnelley
Abstract:Our next speaker, Warren Donnelly, took his Doctorate in Physics from New York University in 1963. He first became professionally involved…
DESIGN OF AN ENGINEERED SAFEGUARDS SYSTEM^ FOR A MIXED-OXIDE FUEL FABRICATION FACILITY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alfred E. Winblad, R. P. McKnight, W.C. Fienning, B.R. Fenchel
Abstract:Several Engineered Safeguards System concepts and designs are described that provide increased protection against a wide spectrum of…
DESIGN OF AN INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON STANDARD FOR NDA MEASUREMENT OF SCRAP AND WASTE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Nancy M. Trahey, J.M. Scarborough
Abstract:A questionnaire regarding the application of NDA technology to SNM material measurement was circulated for the purpose of obtaining…
DETERMINATION OF URANIUM IN IRRADIATED SOLID WASTE BY NEUTRON INTERROGATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.P. Henscheid, J.A. Rindfleisch, A.G. Westra
Abstract:A neutron interrogation instrument was tested to monitor uranium content in undissdved solids from Rover fuel dissolution. The instrument…
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED, COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTANCY SYSTEM FOR NUCLEAR MATERIALS CONTROL IN A NUCLEAR RESEARCH CENTRE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. Buker, U. Kotte, R. Theenhaus
Abstract:The accountancy system now under development allows the control and monitoring of all materials items physically present at the JLilich…
Dynamic Models, Estimation and Detection Concepts for Safeguarding Pu( NO 3)., Storage Tanks
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):D.R. Dunn
Abstract:The applicability of modern signal processing techniques to the safeguards proolem for a plutonium nitrate storage tank is addressed. The…
ESTIMATING THE AVAILABILITY OF LLEA OFFICERS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):K.P. Berkbigler
Abstract:An important element in the analysis of transportation safeguards systems is the determination of the availability of local law enforcement…
ESTIMATION OF THE OUTCOME OF OVERT ADVERSARY ACTIONS USING SIMULATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L. Harris, Jr., C. Rindfleisch, B.G. Hartenau
Abstract:A batched, aggregate, network simulation method for estimating the outcome of overt adversary actions is under development. Aggregate…
EURATOM-ACTIVITY IN MONITORING PLUTONIUM CONTAMINATED WASTE STREAMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. Birkhoff
Abstract:The organization of the EURATOM-Advisory laboratory for monitoring Pu-contaminated solid waste streams is explained. The contents of a…
EVALUATING THE VULNERABILITY AND DETECTION PROBABILITY OF DETECTION MECHANISMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):T. Gozani, J.E. Glancy, R. Polichar, C. Stone
Abstract:This paper describes a procedural framework for evaluating the performance of instruments, equipment, watchmen and procedures designed to…
EXPERIENCE WITH DYNAMIC MATERIAL CONTROL SUBSYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W.R. Severe, J. Hagen, R. Siebelist, P. Wagner, W.M. Olson
Abstract:Operation of a Dynamic Material Control (DYMAC) prototype system has yielded some useful information for installing the final system. We…
Future Prospects for International Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Yoshio Kawashima
Abstract:It is my great honour to present this paper at the general meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. Some of you may wonder…
IAEA SAFEGUARDS IN RELATION TO NATIONAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. Rometsch
Abstract:Our last speaker of the afternoon. Dr. Rudolph Rometsch, is a native of Switzerland and received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the…
INMM PANEL DISCUSSION SAFEGUARDING THE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.N. Chanda
Abstract:R. N. CHANDA, Session Chairman: Today's panel discussion is the third in a series sponsored by the INMM aimed at bringing important nuclear…
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS REPORTING FROM THE FIRST U.S. NUCLEAR FACILITY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William F. Mackey
Abstract:In order to provide the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with practical experience in the submission of U.S…
INTERNATIONAL SAFEGUARDS INSPECTION APPROACH FOR PLUTONIUM RECYCLE FACILITIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.E. Glancy, F. Wimpey
Abstract:This paper presents the results of studies that were directed toward quantifying the effort necessary to inspect plutonium recycle…
MANAGEMENT OF SAFEGUARD SYSTEM FUNCTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S. Donelson, P. Melling, T. Pasternak
Abstract:The Engineered Safeguards System (ESS) to protect advanced nuclear fuel cycles against internal and external threats from terrorists and…
Measurement Reliability for Nuclear Material Assay
Type:JNMM
Volume:6
Issue:2
Author(s):Douglas Reilly, Michael L. Evans
Abstract:A summary of a recent report describing the reliability of nuclear material assay is presented. Analytical chemistry, calorimetry, and…
Measurements and Standards for Nuclear Safeguards
Type:JNMM
Volume:6
Issue:2
Author(s):Craig Hosmer
Abstract:Editor's Note: the noon luncheon Thursday, June 30, at the 18th INMM Annual Meeting at the Stouffer's National Center Inn, Arlington,…