Development of performance tests for an automated MC and A system
Performance tests of MC and A systems using computers are described, and some example scenarios are discussed. Facility personnel or an external inspection group may use performance tests to evaluate MC and A capabilities under actual operating conditions. This paper addresses test elements common to both user groups. Performance tests consist of scenario development, security, and safety measures, conduct, and evaluation. Because exercises often test scenarios against which the MC and A system is protecting, they may require additional security and safety measures. Computer systems enhance MC and A by providing greater speed, increased precision, and automated checks. Performance tests for MC and A systems using computers differ from performance tests employing manual data systems in that the scenarios must anticipate computer actions rather than utilize controllers to adjust the scenario.
- Research Organization:
- Battelle Columbus Div., Columbus, OH (US); US Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (US); Lawrence Livermore National Lab., Livermore, CA (US); Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 6431975
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-880631-
- Journal Information:
- Nucl. Mater. Manage. Annu. Meet. Proc.; (United States), Vol. 17; Conference: 29. annual meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 26 Jun 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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