Vault demonstration program. [Near surface vault storage]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6355034

Scott, S H

There is a continuing expansion of the threats that must be countered at weapon storage areas with respect to both the security and survivability of the stored weapons. These threats will continue to evolve into the 21st century. One approach to counter these threats is to increase the storage hardness for the stored materials. The goal of this program, which is sponsored and funded by the Defense Nuclear Agency, is to demonstrate near-surface vault storage for a variety of stored materials. Two vault designs are being demonstrated as part of the program. A full feature vault incorporates many features to enhance the vault operational capabilities. These include a self-contained internal lift, a back-up drive system, flexible interior storage, and sensors with alarm status reporting. The Simplified Storage Vault (SSV) eliminates many of these features to reduce to a minimum the installed cost of vault storage. Features to enhance the survivability hardness of stored materials are incorporated into both vault designs. The full feature vault installation is complete and is undergoing engineering test and evaluation. The SSV installation is to be completed in August 1987. Both vault designs and evaluation results to date are described. 3 refs., 5 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6355034
• Report Number(s): SAND-87-0283C; CONF-870890-1; ON: DE87010738
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450200* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Nuclear Explosions & Explosives
ALARM SYSTEMS
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
DESIGN
INSTALLATION
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
SECURITY
STORAGE
STORAGE FACILITIES
UNDERGROUND STORAGE
WEAPONS