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A Study on Improving the Efficiency of Nuclear Security System Design
Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Myung Tak Jung, Sundo Choi, Ji-Hwan Cha
Abstract:As terrorism is increasing internationally, interest in the security of nuclear facilities is also increasing. Accordingly, the IAEA has…
A Technology Assessment Methodology for Arms Control
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ian Laurie, Jennifer Schofield, Ben Stanley, Daniel Sunhede, Martin Goliath, Jessica Strömbro
Abstract:One of the challenges when considering verification strategies for arms control treaties, is choosing from an array of potentially…
A Trend Analysis on the Result Report of Safeguards National Inspections in the ROK
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sungho Yoon
Abstract:Since 2015, Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC) which is technical support organization of Nuclear Safety and…
ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION PROFESSIONALS IN THE
UNITED STATES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Benjamin Thomas
Abstract:Human capital development is a critical issue for the nuclear nonproliferation enterprise because projections indicate that 40% of the…
Active Electrode for Measuring Lanthanide Ion Concentrations in Molten Chloride Salt
Reactors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Wonseok Yang, Taeho Jang, Changyoung Jung, Sang-Eun Bae, Sungyeol Choi
Abstract:The concentration of Lanthanide ions needs to be monitored to successfully operate a molten salt reactor because of their high neutron…
Adapting Smart Dust for Nuclear Safeguards Application
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jawad R. Moussa, Isaiah Padilla, Shannon Abbott
Abstract:Innovation and technological advancements continue to push the boundary of limitations set on how small a technology can be. Particularly,…
Advanced Analysis of the IAEA Fork Detector Data for
Partial Defect Verification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Elisa Rapisarda
Abstract:In recent years, a new advanced analysis approach has been developed for fork detector data, whereby the neutron and gamma radiation…
ADVANCED NUCLEAR 3S EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN CYBER-PHYSICAL SPACE (ANSET-CP) IN TOKYO TECH
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Yoshihisa Matsumoto, Hiroshi Sagara, Chi Young Han, Noriyosu Hayashizaki, Takehiko TSUKAHARA, Masako Ikegami, Tatsuya Katabuchi, Hiroshige Kikura, Koichiro Takao, Hiroki TAKASU, Katsumi YOSHIDA, Satoshi MATSUURA
Abstract:Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) has newly developed the Advanced Nuclear 3S (Safety, Security, and Safeguards) Education and…
Advanced Reactor Security-by-Design with AVERT® Physical Security
(AVERT-PS) Modeling and Simulation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Matthew Zerphy, Calvin Luzman, Fletcher Boone
Abstract:The variety of envisioned advanced reactor designs, site configurations, and deployment locations presents facility and site designers…
ADVANCES IN DEVELOPMENT OF
GEOPHYSICAL SEISMIC AND NON-SEISMIC
TECHNIQUES FOR CTBT ON-SITE INSPECTION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Emilia Koivisto, Aled Rowlands, Luis R. Gaya-Pique, Remi Colbalchini, Peter Labak
Abstract:On-site inspection (OSI) is the final verification measure of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). According to paragraphs 69…
Advances in the Design and Fabrication of Electronics for Neutron Multiplicity
Counters
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):K. D. Ianakiev, M. Iliev, D.C. Jones, M.T. Swinhoe, C. D. Rael, Robert K. Weinmann-Smith, J. Mendez, M. Olivas, M.C. Browne
Abstract:This paper presents the results of counting rate and deadtime performance measurements of an upgraded high efficiency multiplicity counter…
Advancing Women in Nuclear Fields Through Regional Engagements
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Margarita Kalinina-Pohl, Shorena Lortkipanidze, Olga Martin
Abstract:This paper examines the importance of professional networks in promoting diversity and inclusion in nuclear fields by advancing women…
AI-ENABLED MONITORING OPTIONS TOWARDS SECURE MICROREACTOR
DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATIONS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Pavel V. Tsvetkov, Anna S. Erickson, Piyush Sabharwall, Gustavo Reyes, Mario Mendoza, Miguel Avalos
Abstract:Global nuclear energy deployment scenarios suggest favorable economics for smaller, more versatile, and self-contained reactor…
Algorithmically Secure Classification of Weapons-Grade Nuclear Material for Treaty Verification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Heidi Komkov, Adam Hecht, Ryan Kamm, Eduardo A. Padilla, Christopher Siefert, Kyle Weinfurther
Abstract:Abstract— If nuclear-weapon states agree to continue nuclear arms reduction treaties, there will be a pressing need for high confidence…
ALGORITHMS AND ASSOCIATED HYPOTHESIS TESTING APPLIED TO NOBLE
GAS SPECTRUM ANALYSIS RESULTS AND EVENT CHARACTERIZATION
REGARDING CTBT-RELEVANT NUCLEAR EVENTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Boxue LIU, Joshua Kunkle, Robin Schoemaker, Yuichi KIJIMA, Anne Tipka, Jolanta Kumierczyk-Michulec, Martin Kalinowski
Abstract:Radionuclide stations in the international monitoring system (IMS) network of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)…
Alternative Bag-out-bag materia
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John Taylor Davis, Tristan Karns, Timothy Amos Stone, Alexander Steven Bishop, Jonah Jeremy Newton, Jonathan Gigax, Joshua Lee Holcomb, Paul Herrick Smith
Abstract:The United States Department of Energy, Manual, M441.1-1, Nuclear Material Packaging, provides detailed packaging requirements for…
AMENDING THE SMALL QUANTITIES PROTOCOLS- LESSONS LEARNED ON SAFEGUARDS IMPLEMENTATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Adrián E. Méndez Torres, Jean-Philippe Morizot, Junyi Koh, Mohd Firdaus MD Shah, Mohd Khairul Azfar bin Ramli
Abstract:The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has made a call to all States with a comprehensive safeguards agreement (CSA) with original-…
AN IDEALIZED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING IAEA COMPLEMENTARY
ACCESSES - THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S. Saravanabavan, M. McLaughlin
Abstract:Canada has a long-standing political commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. 2022 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the…
An Integrated Approach to Precision Neutron Measurements in a Dynamic Environment
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):T. DeGuire, D. South, G. Pannucci, T. Stockman, S. Sarnoski, R. Lakis
Abstract:In a nuclear facility, precise neutron measurements may need to be taken for the purpose of quantifying the mass of safeguards-relevant…
An International Nuclear Forensics Pipeline: Master’s Students and Mentors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Greg Brennecka, Lisa Hudston, Andrew Tompson, Ruth Kips, Liz Dallas, Stephen LaMont, Adam Stratz
Abstract:The number of technical experts in nuclear forensics has been systematically waning as many members trained in the nascent days of the…