Neutron Spectrometry for Identification of filler material in UXO - Final Report

Bliss, Mary

关键词: COMMUNITIES;    ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS;    EXPLOSIVES;    FILLERS;    GYPSUM CEMENTS;    MILITARY EQUIPMENT;    NEUTRON SPECTROSCOPY;    PERSONNEL;    REMOVAL;    SAFETY;    US DOD;    VERIFICATION UXO;    neutron spectrometry;   

DOI  :  10.2172/957370
RP-ID  :  PNNL-16831
PID  :  OSTI ID: 957370
Others  :  Other: NN2001000
Others  :  TRN: US201002%%729

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Unexploded ordnance (UXO)-contaminated sites often include ordnance filled with inert substances that were used in dummy rounds. During UXO surveys, it is difficult to determine whether ordnance is filled with explosives or inert material (e.g., concrete, plaster-of-paris, wax, etc.) or is empty. Without verification of the filler material, handling procedures often necessitate that the object be blown in place, which has potential impacts to the environment, personnel, communities and survey costs. The Department of Defense (DoD) needs a reliable, timely, non-intrusive and cost-effective way to identify filler material before a removal action. A new technology that serves this purpose would minimize environmental impacts, personnel safety risks and removal costs; and, thus, would be especially beneficial to remediation activities.