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Considerations For Proliferation Resistance And Physical Protection Of Small Modular Reactors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chirayu Batra, Hadid Subki, Stefano Monti, Sarah Bouchet, Lara Peguero, Yaolei Zou
Abstract:Global interest in small modular reactors (SMRs) has been increasing due to their ability to meet the needs of a wider range of users and…
Considerations For Proliferation Resistance And Physical Protection Of Small Modular Reactors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chirayu Batra, Hadid Subki, Stefano Monti, Sarah Bouchet, Lara Peguero, Yaolei Zou
Abstract:Global interest in small modular reactors (SMRs) has been increasing due to their ability to meet the needs of a wider range of users and…
Contamination Incident At The Iaea Safeguards Analytical Laboratory Involving A Small Quantity Of Np-237
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David Amaraggi, Markus Kohl, Mika Sumi, Steven Balsley, David Tissington, Diego Ortiz-Trujillo
Abstract:Since December 2015, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) completed the modernization and replacement of its vintage Safeguards…
Contemporary Optical Surveillance Technologies
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Garner, Kelly Jenkins, Jason Hite, Greg Westphal
Abstract:Contemporary Optical Surveillance TechnologiesJ. Garner1, K. Jenkins2, J. Hite1, G. Westphal1, A. Moore2, J. Benz2, J. Cree2, M.…
Contemporary Optical Surveillance Technologies
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Garner, Kelly Jenkins, Jason Hite, Greg Westphal
Abstract:Contemporary Optical Surveillance TechnologiesJ. Garner1, K. Jenkins2, J. Hite1, G. Westphal1, A. Moore2, J. Benz2, J. Cree2, M.…
Control Point: An Electronic System For Replacing Hard Copy Forms In Accountable Nuclear Material Transactions
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Bradley McGill, David Bass, Steve Schwengels, Scott L. Stewart, Philip Gibbs
Abstract:The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Nuclear Material Control and Accountability Team has traditionally used hard-copy forms to capture…
Coping With Contested Territories: The Successful Case Of The Removal Of Disused Radioactive Sources And Materials In The Republic Of Moldova
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Artem Lazarev, Margarita Kalinina-Pohl, Miles Pomper, George M. Moore
Abstract:The governance of nuclear and other radioactive materials in “contested territories” has proved highly challenging, particularly in the…
Core Discharge Monitor Machine Learning Algorithm For Candus With Fuel Separator Method
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Angelo Antonio Alessandrello, Federica Mingrone, Stephan Bertl
Abstract:A large fraction of verification activities performed by the IAEA nuclear safeguards inspectors is on safeguards data coming from CANDU…
Counter Proliferation Finance: An Integral Piece Of The Nonproliferation Regime
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Shawn Bray, Sara McMonagle, Tobi Du, Tobi Du
Abstract:This paper will introduce counterproliferation finance (CPF) measures and how they relate to the overall nonproliferation regime. CPF…
Current Activities And Future Challenges Of Nuclear Security And Safeguards Project In Forum For Nuclear Cooperation In Asia (fnca) And Iscn Engagement
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Yosuke Naoi
Abstract:In response for to the diversification of energy resources, several Asian countries have currently considered nuclear power as an option.…
Data And Model Selection To Detect Sparse Events From Multiple Sensor Modalities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Nidhi Parikh, Garrison Flynn, Daniel Archer, Tom Karnowski, Andrew Nicholson, Monica Maceira, Omar Marcillo, William Ray, Randall Wetherington, Michael Willis
Abstract:Monitoring nuclear facilities is important for nuclear nonproliferation. However, the activities or events of interest are likely to be…
Data Driven Analysis For Modernization Program Management
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Brittany Boser
Abstract:NNSA is responsible for managing national nuclear security missions: ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent; supplying…
Data Science Meets Nuclear - What Data Analytics, Computational Intelligence And Machine Learning Can Contribute To Nuclear Waste Management And Nuclear Verification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lisa Beumer, Irmgard Niemeyer
Abstract:Data science is multidisciplinary field that deals with the study of the all aspects of data right from its generation to processing to…
Deep Borehole Disposal Of Intermediate-level Waste: Progress From Australia’s RD&D Project
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Dirk Mallants, Yousef Beiraghdar, Christian Doblin, Lionel Esteban, Matthew Josh, Uli Kelka, Manoj Khanal, Peter Schaubs, Baotang Shen, Jingyu Shi, Cornelia Wilske, Junfang Zhang
Abstract:Australia is evaluating deep borehole disposal as a potential solution for its long-lived intermediate level waste. This waste originates…
Deep Learning For Nuclear Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Erik Wolfart, Carlos Sanchez Belenguer, V. Sequeira
Abstract:Nuclear inspectors benefit from location-based services in several ways: i) to independently verify the current position and navigate…
Deep Learning Techniques To Increase Productivity Of Safeguards Surveillance Review
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Maikael Thomas, Stefano Passerini, Yonggang Cui, Joshua Rutkowski, Shinjae Yoo, Yuewei Lin, Ji Hwan Park, Michael Reed Smith, Martin Moeslinger
Abstract:Nuclear safeguards inspectors expend significant effort in reviewing video surveillance for safeguards relevant events, especially in…
Defensive Computer Security Architectures For Facilities With Radioactive Materials
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Gregory A. Herdes, Gregory K. White, Michael T. Rowland, John A. Sladek
Abstract:The cybersecurity of physical protection systems protecting radioactive material should be based on solid fundamentals. Defensive Computer…
Delivering Graduate Nuclear Security Education: Teaching Nuclear Security Policy To Nuclear Engineers
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kenan Ünlü, Katherine M. Bachner
Abstract:Pennsylvania State University’s nuclear engineering program offers a master’s degree in Nuclear Security. This program is the first master’…
Demonstration Of Automation Technologies For Nuclear Material Handling
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William Stafford, Catherine Mancuso
Abstract:From December 2019 to January 2020, SRNL R&DE conducted automation capability demonstrations. An industrial robotic arm and an…
Design Considerations for the Field Use of International Nuclear Safeguards Technology
Type:JNMM
Volume:49
Issue:2
Author(s):Alicia Swift, Karen K. Hogue, Jill N. Cooley, Bruce W. Moran, Brian Paul
Abstract:The process of developing and deploying safeguards technology should be carried out in such a way that it supports the International Atomic…