Technical support organization efforts in support of IAEA safeguards

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · JNMM (Journal of Nuclear Materials Management); (USA)

OSTI ID:5623671

Gordon, D M ^[1]

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1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)

The Technical Support Organization (TSO) of the Brookhaven National Laboratory has been carrying out tasks in support of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards since 1968, when TSO was founded. These tasks have been funded by both the Department of Energy Office of Safeguards and Security and by the United States Program of Technical Assistance to IAEA Safeguards (POTAS). These tasks have included a variety of systems studies (e.g. the zone approach to IAEA safeguards, the Safeguards Effectiveness Assessment Methodology, and international safeguards for uranium enrichment plants), development of instruments (e.g., the automated electromanometer and the load-cell-based weighing system for UF/sub 6/ cylinders), preparation of guidance documents, training of inspectors, and the development and evaluation of safeguards seals. This paper reviews some of the highlights from this program of support.

• OSTI ID: 5623671
• Journal Information: JNMM (Journal of Nuclear Materials Management); (USA), Journal Name: JNMM (Journal of Nuclear Materials Management); (USA) Vol. 17:4; ISSN 0893-6188; ISSN JNMME
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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