Physical protection philosophy and techniques in Sweden
The circumstances for the protection of nuclear power plants are special in Sweden. A very important factor is that armed guards at the facilities are alien to the Swedish society. They do not use them. The Swedish concept of physical protection accepts that the aggressor will get into the facility. With this in mind, the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate (SKI) has established the policy that administrative, technical, and organizational measures will be directed toward preventing an aggressor from damaging the reactor, even if he has occupied the facility. In addition, the best conditions possible shall be established for the operator and the police to reoccupy the plant. The author believes this policy is different from that of many other countries. Therefore, he focusses on the Swedish philosophy and techniques for the physical protection of nuclear power plants.
- Research Organization:
- Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate (SE)
- OSTI ID:
- 6241601
- Journal Information:
- JNMM; (United States), Vol. 16:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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