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Title: Seismic verification of a comprehensive test ban

Journal Article · · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

The capabilities of in-country seismic-monitoring systems for verifying the absence of underground nuclear explosions are compared against challenges posed by possible clandestine testing schemes. Although analyses indicate that extensive networks of in-country seismic arrays are needed to verify a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, such networks cannot ensure that all underground nuclear explosions will be identified. Political and military judgments will determine the level of risk acceptable to each nation. 35 references, 9 figures.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5373938
Journal Information:
Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 227:4684
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English