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Detection And Mitigation Of X-ray Scanner Interference And Gamma-ray Background Suppression In Radiation Portal Monitors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael Kuhn, Nathan Rowe, Alex Enders, Chris Pope, Jason Messimore, Jeremy Patterson
Abstract:
Radiation portal monitors (RPMs) are common border security tools for detecting nuclear and radiologic materials and are commonly deployed…
Developing An Electronic Distributed Ledger For Transit Matching
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sarah Frazar, Cliff Joslyn, Rustam Goychayev, Alysha Randall
Abstract:
In 2016, the Office of International Nuclear Safeguards at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of…
Developing Signatures-based Safeguards For Enrichment Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Nathan Shoman, Benjamin Cipiti, Philip Honnold
Abstract:
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) current approach to safeguards at enrichment facilities relies on attended non-destructive…
Development Of A Mobile UF<sub>6</sub> Processing Facility And Demonstration Of The System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tara Walker Walker, Darrell Simmons, Adam Aaron
Abstract:
ORNL has designed and fabricated a mobile highly enriched uranium hexafluoride (HEUF<sub>6</sub>) recovery system based on the…
Development Of A UF<sub>6</sub> Alumina Conversion Process For The Mobile Uranium Facility
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Darrell Simmons, Tara Walker Walker, Lee Trowbridge
Abstract:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a method for the collection of HEUF<sub>6</sub> that may be recovered during…
Development Of Metrics And Requirements To Enable Down-selection And Evaluation Of Commercial Counter-unmanned Aircraft Systems Products
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John Russell, Camron Kouhestani, Casey Burr
Abstract:
Recent security events involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) have left many Nuclear Sites…
Development Of Novel Approaches To Anomaly Detection And Surety For Safeguards Data - Year One Results
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Natacha Peter Stein, David Farley, Constantin Brif, Nicholas Pattengale, Chase Zimmerman, Yifeng Gao, Jessica Lin, Mitchell Negus, Rachel Slaybaugh, Meghan Galiardi
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The Novel Approaches to Anomaly Detection and Surety for Safeguards Data project, which was introduced at the Institute for Nuclear…
Developments In The Calculation Of The Multiplicity Moments In Space-dependent (non-point) Models
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Imre Pazsit, Lénárd Pál†
Abstract:
At the previous INMM we reported on the space-angle dependent theory of the emission of neutrons from a sample assuming the Böhnel…
Effect of Water Gap and Fuel Assembly Positioning in Passive Neutron Albedo Reactivity Measurements for Spent Fuel Encapsulation Safeguards
Type:JNMM
Volume:48
Issue:1
Author(s):Vladyslav L itichevsky, Pauli Peura, Peter Dendooven, Topi Tupasela, Tapani Honkamaa, Mikael Moring, Stephen J. Tobin
Abstract:
The Passive Neutron Albedo Reactivity (PNAR) Ratio is proportional to the net neutron multiplication of a spent fuel assembly. In the…
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (epr) Spectroscopy For Nda Measurements Of Stable Fission Products
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tatiana G. Levitskaia, Gabriel B. Hall, Daria Boglaienko, Eric D. Walter
Abstract:
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is an established nondestructive technique that has been applied in the nuclear field as…
Emerging Technologies Workshop 2020: Exploring New Solutions For The IAEA Department Of Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chad Haddal, Jenni Rissanen, David Peranteau, Yukiko Fukuyama, Pavel Germanovich
Abstract:
The Emerging Technologies Workshop is a periodic event held every 2-3 years as part of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…
Emerging Threats, Technologies And Opportunities In The Context Of International Nuclear Security
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Olga Martin, Keithan Rogers, Pratap Sadasivan
Abstract:
INMM 2020 Annual Meeting Cross-Cutting Topic: NUCLEAR SECURITY & PHYSICAL PROTECTION »Technologies and Methods » Emerging Technologies…
Empirical Insights For A Multi-layered Network Complex Systems Model For Engineering Nuclear Security Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Adam D. Williams, Gabriel C. Birch, Thushara Gunda, Suse Caskey, Thomas Adams, Jamie Wingo, Jami Stverak
Abstract:
Several dynamic trends are increasing the complexity in today’s operational environment and posing direct challenges to next-generation…
Enhancing Consistency In The Development Of State-level Safeguards Approaches
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Therese A. Renis, Massimo Aparo
Abstract:
In 2001, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) began developing and implementing individual safeguards approaches for States (State…
Ensuring Security Through Human Elements: Silencing The Guns, Consolidating The Gates And Building Trust In Nigeria
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Yusuf Aminu Ahmed
Abstract:
In recent years, Nigeria has faced a number of security challenges from terrorism to bandits and hostage taking for ransom. Any of such…
Epithermal Neutron Resonance Analysis Using A Compact DT Generator
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ethan Klein, Areg Danagoulian
Abstract:
Nuclear material identification and isotopic composition analysis are important capabilities for safeguards and the verification of nuclear…
Establishing a Sustainable Regulatory Framework for the Security of Radioactive Sources Through Harmonization with a Safety Regulatory Framework
Type:JNMM
Volume:48
Issue:2
Author(s):Adriana Baciu, Warren Stern, Sidra Zia
Abstract:
In order to establish and maintain sustainable nuclear security regulatory infrastructures for radioactive sources, it is important for…
Establishing Metrological Traceability Using Certified Reference Materials (CRMs): The Role Of The NBL Program Office As A CRM Producer
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Robert Lawrence Watters Jr, Peter Mason
Abstract:
A critical step to ensure that the results of measurements are defensible in an accreditation environment or in response to regulatory…
Estimation On Reprocessing Flow In Yong-byon, North Korea
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jae Kwang Kim, Seung-Ho Jeong, Jin-Ho Park
Abstract:
The North Korea has been considered operating YounByon reprocessing facilities for producing weapon-usable Pu. The production of Pu is a…
Evaluating Potential Applications Of Distributed Ledger Technology For Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Cindy Vestergaard, Sarah Frazar, Benjamin Loehrke, Luisa Kenausis
Abstract:
Evaluating Potential Applications of Distributed Ledger Technology for Safeguards Distributed ledger technology (DLT) – widely referred to…