Nuclear weapons safety: The case of trident
Journal Article
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· Science and Global Security; (United States)
An accidental detonation or ignition of propellant in a Trident missile, or of explosive material in one of the warheads, could lead to dispersal of toxic plutonium into a populated area. The authors examine the details of Trident nuclear weapons safety and assess the feasibility, cost and consequences of safety-enhancing modifications to the missiles and warheads. They find that the operational impacts of such modifications would be minor, especially if the number of warheads per missile is decreased as a result of START II. Several billion dollars, and a small number of nuclear tests, would be needed to enhance safety for Trident.
- OSTI ID:
- 6830587
- Journal Information:
- Science and Global Security; (United States), Journal Name: Science and Global Security; (United States) Vol. 4:3; ISSN 0892-9882; ISSN SGSEE8
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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