Photofission-Based, Nuclear Material Detection: Technology Demonstration

Jones, James Litton ; Yoon, Woo Yong ; Haskell, Kevin James ; Norman, Daren Reeve ; Moss, C. E. ; Goulding, C. A. ; Hollas, C. L. ; Myers, W. L. ; Franco, Ed

Idaho National Laboratory

关键词: Cargo;    Photofission Nuclear Material Detection;    Lanl;    Ineel;    Detection;   

DOI  :  10.2172/910748
RP-ID  :  INEEL/EXT-02-01406
RP-ID  :  DE-AC07-99ID-13727
RP-ID  :  910748

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL), the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and the Advanced Research and Applications Corporation (ARACOR) [Sunnyvale, California] performed a photonuclear technology demonstration for shielded nuclear material detection during August 21–22, 2002, at the LANL TA-18 facility. The demonstration used the Pulsed Photonuclear Assessment Technique (PPAT) that focused on the application of a photofission-based, nuclear material detection method as a viable complement to the ARACOR Eagle inspection platform. The Eagle is a mobile and fully operational truck and cargo inspection system that uses a 6-MeV electron accelerator to perform real-time radiography. This imaging is performed using an approved “radiation-safe” or “cabinet safe” operation relative to the operators, inspectors, and any stowaways within the inspected vehicles. While the PPAT has been primarily developed for active interrogation, its neutron detection system also maintains a complete and effective passive detection capability.