Detection in a State's Interior of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material Out of Regulatory Control.

Format:

Book

Series:

IAEA nuclear security series ; Number 47-T.

IAEA Nuclear Security Series ; Number 47-T

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radioactive substances--Detection.

Radioactive substances.

Radioactive substances--Safety measures.

Radioactive substances--Security measures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (55 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2024]

Summary:

This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides comprehensive guidance on the detection of nuclear and radioactive materials that are out of regulatory control within a state's interior. It is part of the IAEA Nuclear Security Series, which offers international consensus guidance to assist states in enhancing their nuclear security. The document addresses the integration of nuclear security detection into existing operations, evaluation of detection systems, and the role of information and equipment in detection operations. It is designed to support member states in establishing effective nuclear security regimes and is jointly sponsored by several international organizations, including Europol and the United Nations. The guidance is based on international good practices and aims to improve the safety and security of nuclear materials for peaceful use. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

Objective

Scope

Structure

2. DETECTION IN A STATE’S INTERIOR as a component of the NUCLEAR SECURITY DETECTION ARCHITECTURE

Challenges and opportunities for detection in a State’s interior

Training for detection operations

Evaluation of detection systems and measures

3. DETECTION OPERATIONS IN A STATE’S INTERIOR

Integration of nuclear security into existing operations

Common types of detection operation

Routine operations

Enhanced operations

Targeted or specific operations

Elements of detection operations

Special considerations for detection during routine operations

Detection operations during routine patrols

Detection operations at routine checkpoints

Detection during routine operations of emergency services

Detection by information alert obtained from medical surveillance

Detection by information alert obtained from public reporting

Detection by information alert obtained during a law enforcement investigation

Special considerations for detection during enhanced operations

Enhanced detection operations during a heightened security posture

Enhanced detection operations during a high profile event

Special considerations for detection during targeted or specific operations

Targeted search operations

Detection by information alert obtained from undercover operations

4. ROLE OF INFORMATION FOR DETECTION OPERATIONS in A state’s INTERIOR Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9789201099242

920109924X

OCLC:

1463078801