AN APPROACH TO THE USE OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA IN SAFEGUARDS

Year
1977
Author(s)
R.A. Schneider - Exxon Nuclear Company, Inc.
L.E. Hansen - Exxon Nuclear Company, Inc.
Abstract
Safeguards based on performance criteria can provide a more direct measure of effectiveness than the traditional approach of safeguards by regulation. A stepwise approach is described for using performance criteria for physical protection, materials control, and materials accounting in safeguarding strategic special nuclear materials. Example performance criteria are used to illustrate the methods of application.