Mission Analysis for using Preventive Rad/Nuc Detection Equipment for Consequence Management
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
The overall objective of this project is to research, evaluate, and test first responder preventive radiological/nuclear detection equipment (PRND) to provide state and local agencies with guidance on how to best use radiological search and interdiction systems and equipment for consequence management and response after a radiological/nuclear release or detonation. While the equipment being tested in this effort has been specifically designed by technology manufacturers and purchased by responders for preventive detection and source interdiction operations, the fleet of PRND equipment will help fill the needs for radiological instrumentation should a consequence management response take place, as it is currently the most widely available and fielded radiological instrumentation by state and local agencies. This effort will provide scientific guidance on the best way to deploy and operate this class of equipment for consequence management missions. Gaining a better understanding of how PRND equipment can operate and perform for these missions will allow for recommendations on the tactical approach responders can use for consequence management operations. With the support of the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), PRND equipment has been placed into service at federal, state, and local agencies throughout the nation. If the equipment capability and limitations are taken into account, this large inventory and capability can be repurposed to support the emergency response in the aftermath of a radiological of nuclear event.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- OSTI ID:
- 1515353
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-TR-690681; 818538
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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