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Disarmament inspections in virtual reality – a digital implementation of the nuclear disarmament verification exercise NuDiVe
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Simon Hebel, Matthias Kuhr, Marvin Bandixen, Helge Zellermann, Roland Greule, Gerald Kirchner
Abstract:Verifying nuclear disarmament will require a complex inspection regime balancing the inspectors’ need for transparency and the inspected…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nuclear Security Culture: Insider Threat Assessments at Nuclear Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sneha Nair
Abstract:In the face of evolving threats, nuclear security frameworks must adapt to new risk factors and challenges, both internal and external. In…
Effects of Atmospheric Conditions on Optical Signatures of Cerium Laser-produced Plasmas
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Emily Kwapis, Kyle Hartig
Abstract:To detect undeclared nuclear fuel cycle activities and monitor nuclear weapons tests, optical detection methods targeting electromagnetic…
Enhancing Nonproliferation Engagement in an Increasingly Diverse Nuclear Workforce through Innovative Application of Behavioral Science
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John Landers, Jessica White-Horton
Abstract:The nuclear industry is undergoing a renaissance in terms of interest in advancing technology as well as motivation for sustainable energy…
Epithermal Neutron Activation Analysis at Resonance Energies for Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis at the Penn State Breazeale Reactor
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Nick Grenci, Brad Nethercutt, Marek Flaska
Abstract:Many nuclear resonances occur at incident neutron energies above the cadmium cutoff. Resonant cross-sections can span multiple orders of…
Establishment of Nuclear Export Controls in Newcomer States – United Arab Emirates’ Experience
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Maryam Alsehaimy, Eva Gyane, Ahmed AlZaabi, Abdulla AlHashmi
Abstract:United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1540, recognizing proliferation as a threat to international peace and security, was…
Evaluation of the performance of a neutron gradient detector for partial defect testing in spent nuclear fuel assemblies
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Moad Al-dbissi, Paolo Vinai, Alessandro Borella, Riccardo Rossa, Imre Pazsit
Abstract:In recent research efforts, neutron detectors consisting of bundles of optical fibers whose tips are covered in scintillation material have…
Exact Sample Size for Special Nuclear Material Inventory Verification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Wendelberger
Abstract:Multiple sample size approximations and an exact sample size methodology for the audit of nuclear material management are presented. This…
Examining the Future of IAEA Containment and Surveillance
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tom Gray, Jake Benz, Kelly Jenkins, Matt MacDougall, Carolyn Matthews, Ty Otto, Heidi Smartt, Taissa Sobolev, Ben Wilson
Abstract:The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuously strengthening and improving the safeguards measures it employs to incorporate…
Experimental Validation of NDA Capabilities for MSR Safeguards - FY2021 Efforts
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Athena Sagadevan, Daniela Henzlova, Howard Menlove, Mark Croce
Abstract:Material Control and Accounting is a pillar of safeguards that needs to be established and implemented for advanced reactors like the…
Exploiting Internet of Things (IoT) Data Streams – An Adversarial AI/ML Perspective
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Paul Plachinda, Gustavo Reyes
Abstract:Internet of things (IoT) describes the network of physical objects - “things” - that are embedded with sensors, actuators, software,…
Extension of stratum level stochastic model to compute facility level detection probability
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lohith Annadevula, Sukesh Aghara
Abstract:The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines a nuclear state as a collection of nuclear facilities, a nuclear facility being a…
Feasibility Study of Millimeter Wave Radars for Safeguards Applications
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mitchell Mika, Yonggang Cui, Odera Dim, Chris Pickett
Abstract:Containment and surveillance are fundamental measures in nuclear safeguards. Techniques such as video surveillance and laser curtain for…
Fiber Optic Sensing for Surveillance of In-ground Long-term Storage (FOSSILS)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jim Garner, Tom Weber, Will Ray, Kent Pfeifer, Blake Von Hoy
Abstract:Long-term surveillance of materials in deep geological repositories is often considered limited to sealing and monitoring entrances and…
Fiber-Optic Quantum Seal for Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Junji Urayama, Constantin Brif, Daniel Soh, Mohan Sarovar
Abstract:We report new results on our development of the fiber-optic quantum seal (FOQS) which will provide high-sensitivity tamper detection…
First Use of the 380-B Type B(U) Packaging for Disused Sealed Radioactive Source Recovery
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mark Wald-Hopkins, Frank Cocina, Becky Coel-Roback, C.W. Weyerman, T.J. Bauer, T.L. Taplin, P. Noss
Abstract:Without proper end of life management, disused sealed radioactive sources (DSRSs) become increasingly vulnerable to loss, theft, and…
Forensic Measurements for Nuclear Archaeology – A New Approach
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lukas Rademacher, Malte Göttsche
Abstract:The availability of effective and widely accepted verification tools is an essential prerequisite for any lasting and successful effort…
GADRAS-DRF for Safeguards -- Autonomous Enrichment and GadPy
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Gregory Thoreson, Steven Horne
Abstract:Gamma Detector Response and Analysis Software – Detector Response Function (GADRAS-DRF) is a high-fidelity radiation detector simulation…
Gamma-Ray Imaging to Monitor Accumulating Holdup
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Klaus Ziock, Kyle Schmitt, Ramkumar Venkataraman, Jonathan Mitchell
Abstract:Over time, nuclear materials can accumulate in process equipment and keeping track of such material is of interest to many stakeholder…
Generating Scenario-Based Training Outputs Through eLearning
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Becca Decker, Kristen Backstrom
Abstract:In the constantly changing world of training, the demands on virtual content delivery are relentless. Trainees want relatable topics and…