Yield threshold decision framework

Conference · Thu Aug 17 00:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:7247507

Judd, B R; Younker, L W; Hannon, W J

The USA is developing a decision analysis framework for evaluating the relative value of lower yield thresholds and related verification policies. The framework facilitates systematic analysis of the major issues in the yield threshold decision. The framework can be used to evaluate options proposed either in the inter-agency process or in the negotiations. In addition, the framework can measure the importance of uncertainties and alternative judgments, and thereby determine the advantages of additional research. Since the model is explicit and quantitative, it provides a rational, defensible approach for reaching important treaty and verification decisions. 9 figs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7247507
• Report Number(s): UCRL-101686; CONF-8908141-4; ON: DE90008720
• Resource Relation: Conference: U.S. Department of Energy conference on technology research and development for arms control verification, Los Alamos, NM (USA), 29-31 Aug 1989
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
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VERIFICATION
ACCURACY
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
DATA COVARIANCES
DESIGN
INSPECTION
MEASURING METHODS
MILITARY STRATEGY
MONITORING
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PERFORMANCE
SEISMIC EFFECTS
SENSITIVITY
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VIOLATIONS
EXPLOSIONS
WEAPONS
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