Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2022
Abstract
The realm of technical nuclear forensics remains a critical part of joint counterproliferation capabilities. Since the passage of the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (H.R.730) in 2010, the nuclear science community has undertaken steps to bolster national nuclear forensics capabilities under the National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center. Within the technical nuclear forensics umbrella, one particular area of interest involves developing capabilities for in-field analysis of nuclear material. This includes engaging in field training exercises across relevant branches of the military and investigating new technologies to conduct field nuclear forensic analyses. The integration of novel analytical technologies into real-world nuclear detection scenarios is crucial for the development of improved nuclear forensic analytical methods and strategies across the US military. Furthermore, partnerships between Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) components in these endeavors allow for the leveraging of greater resources and knowledge for testing and evaluating new technologies and methods for nuclear forensic analysis.
Source Publication
Countering WMD Journal
Recommended Citation
Rao, L., Sutphin, C., & Dugan, C. (2022, Spring). Augmenting Field Nuclear Forensic Capabilities with Handheld Atomic Spectroscopy Devices for Nuclear Debris Analysis. Countering WMD Journal. (24), 86-92.
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