Physical protection philosophy and techniques in Japan
The Atomic Energy Commission has established a special committee on physical protection to investigate an appropriate physical protection system in Japan. This takes into account the increased amount of nuclear material in Japan and the recommendation on physical protection of nuclear material by the IAEA in 1975. In 1977 the special committee provided an interim report, followed by government instructions, on the physical protection of all nuclear facilities in Japan. In 1980, the committee provided the final report, which included the guidelines on physical protection and an outline which is attached in the Appendix to this paper. These guidelines are basically comparable to INFCIRC255/Rev. 1 and clarify the responsibilities of facility operators, the regulatory authority, and the law enforcement authority. One important consideration in building a physical protection system is to rely upon hardware devices to the maximum extent. Important devices necessary for the physical protection system are represented by barriers, entry/exit control devices, surveillance devices, intrusion detection devices, tamper indication devices, and monitoring/communication systems. Although the depth of defense is different, most devices are not specific to physical protection but common in all security businesses for tanks, airports, computers, communication systems, etc.
- Research Organization:
- Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JP)
- OSTI ID:
- 6241571
- Journal Information:
- JNMM; (United States), Journal Name: JNMM; (United States) Vol. 16:2; ISSN JNMME
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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