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IRAD-MPE Radiological and Nuclear Security Threats (Day 1) [Slides]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1847859· OSTI ID:1847859
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  1. Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), North Las Vegas, NV (United States)
This module is designed to enhance awareness regarding radiological and nuclear security threats and the types of radioactive materials that can be used for criminal purposes or terrorist acts. The goals are to: (1) Review the Threat Assessment Process for MPEs, (2) Recognize Potential Radiological and Nuclear Security Threats, (3) Understand the basics of Radiological Dispersal Devices (RDD) and Radiological Exposure Devices (RED), (4) Learn about Medical, Commercial, and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) sources, and (5) Understand the term Material Out of Regulatory Control (MORC).
Research Organization:
Nevada National Security Site/Mission Support and Test Services LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Emergency Operations
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003624
OSTI ID:
1847859
Report Number(s):
DOE/NV/03624-1290; STIP WF - 28084359
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English