Transeaver/transport-by-sea-verification. Phase 1: System conceptual design. Final report 29 Sep 80-15 May 81

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:5986087

Peterson, B R; Small, D L; Green, O L; Griebe, R W

A conceptual design for TRANSEAVER, Transport by Sea Verification, has been completed which shows the system could be a cost effective way to enhance safeguarding strategic and special nuclear materials during transport at sea. Applicable federal regulations and international guidelines have been considered with the expectation that TRANSEAVER will assist in meeting legal and regulatory considerations when used to monitor shipments. Utilizing existing RECOVER components and commercially available sensors, TRANSEAVER's link to a land-based command console is via MARISAT ship-to-shore communications equipment. Licensed shipping casks are enclosed in a security container and placed into a required closed van cargo container for a multiple boundary configuration which allows effective use of multiple sensor configurations. Any deviation from planned course or attempted tampering with the protected cargo automatically produces an Alerting Report at the command console.

• Research Organization: Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5986087
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-2169
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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