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The NRC's Proposed Screening Program: Values and Pitfalls
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John N. O'Brien, John N. O'Brien
Abstract:
In 1974 Congress passed into law an amendment to the Atomic Energy Act enabling the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish a…
The Nuclear Materials Fungibility Concept
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:3
Author(s):Thomas J. Haycock
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to describe the fungibility concept as it is applied to nuclear material in the U.S., in particular to…
The Proposed NRC Material Access Screening Program
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:1
Author(s):John N. O'Brien
Abstract:
The need for a personnel screening system for access to special nuclear material (SNM) and, in more recent years, to vital areas at power…
THE RESULTS OF A DIRECTED GRAPH AND FAULT TREE ASSESSMENT OF A MC&A SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):F.M. Gilman, Howard E. Lambert, J. J. Lim
Abstract:
This paper presents an assessment of the effectiveness of the Material Control and Accounting System (MC&A) in a hypothetical nuclear…
THE ROLE OF BARRIERS IN A PHYSICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Milton R. Madsen
Abstract:
The role and importance of barriers in an effective physical protection system and the limited effectiveness of traditional barriers is…
THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS FOR THE EURATOM (CEC)* SAFEGUARDS DIRECTORATE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Cuypers, G. Busca
Abstract:
Application of NDA of fissile materials should be based on a detailed analysis of the safeguards requirements and the in plant…
Toward a New Non-Proliferation Regime
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:1
Author(s):Lawrence Scheinman
Abstract:
I appreciate the opportunity to be here today and to be able to enter into a dialogue on a subject of great importance with such a highly…
Tracking Foreign Nuclear Material in the U.S.
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:3
Author(s):Thomas J. Haycock
Abstract:
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TRANSURANIC WASTE ASSAY INSTRUMENTATION: NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND DIRECTIONS AT THE LOS ALAMOS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L. A. Franks, J. L. Pigg
Abstract:
The Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory is developing assay instrumenta- tion for the quantitative analysis of transuranic materials found in…
TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.F. Lumb, Harley L. Toy
Abstract:
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I feel honored to have this opportunity to address the luncheon guests at the 20th Anniversary of…
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESPONSE CAPABILITY TO NUCLEAR THREATS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. C. Allen, F. D. Koopman
Abstract:
The U.S. Department of Energy has formed a special group of scientists, engineers and technicians and developed equipment and procedures…
ULTRASONICALLY IDENTIFIED SEALS FOR SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION PURPOSES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S. Crutzen, P. JEHENSON
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to provide a general review of a technique available for sealing, marking or otherwise iden- tifying material in…
\"EASI\"—AN EVALUATION METHOD FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Harold A. Bennett
Abstract:
A simple, easy-to-use method called Estimate of Adversary Sequence Interruption has been developed to evaluate physical security system…
\"NUCLEAR POWER: WILL IT PRODUCE A WORLD OF 'SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS'?\"
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Charles B. Yulish
Abstract:
Today nuclear energy is faced with an \" A l i c e in Wonderland\" situation that gets \"curiouser and curiouser\". Gone are the \"Ban The…
A Controllable Unit Concept as Applied to a Hypothetical Tritium Process
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:4
Author(s):P.W. Seabaugh, D.E Sellers, H. A. Woltermann, D.R. Boh, J.C. Miles, F.C. Fushimi
Abstract:
A methodology (controllable unit accountability) is described that identifies controlling errors for corrective action, locates areas and…
A Crate Counter for Normal Operating Loss
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.A. Harlan
Abstract:
A counter to closely assay plutonium in waste packaged in 1.3 by 1.3 by 2.13m crates was built. In addition to assays for normal operating…
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RECENT ADMINISTRATION STATEMENTS ON REPROCESSING, THE BREEDER AND NON-PROLIFERATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mike McCormack
Abstract:
Our next speaker was elected to Congress in 1970 and is now serving his 4th term. He is a native of Ohio, served as a Parachute Infantry…
A DISPLACEMENT TECHNIQUE FOR CALIBRATION OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL TANKAGE VOLUMES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Louis W. Doher, Loren E. Shuler, Lavern H. Morrow
Abstract:
A liquid volume calibration instrument using a noncorwentlonal technique was needed for the sophisticated plutonium processing facility…
A Gamma-Ray Perimeter Alarm System
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:4
Author(s):Donald A. Close
Abstract:
A prototype perimeter alarm system using a beam of gamma rays from 137Cs is extremely sensitive to interruptions of the beam. Monte Carlo…
A MATERIAL CONTROL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.W. Adams, L.R. Spogen
Abstract:
The material control system assessment procedure being developed by the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory…