DocumentCode
839549
Title
A gamma-ray imager for arms control
Author
Ziock, K.P. ; Hailey, C.J. ; Gosnell, T.B. ; Lupton, J.H. ; Harrison, E.A.
Author_Institution
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Volume
39
Issue
4
fYear
1992
fDate
8/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1046
Lastpage
1050
Abstract
The authors have developed a gamma-ray imaging system (GRIS) to inspect for nuclear warheads by imaging the highly penetrating gamma-radiation emitted by radioactive materials integral to warheads. Such an image may be used to obtain the compliment of warheads aboard the missile. The authors describe the GRIS operating principles and capabilities, present data, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a system for arms control. Field results are presented from a use of GRIS on an emplaced Peacekeeper missile. Improvements to GRIS in light of the field trial results are presented
Keywords
gamma-ray apparatus; nuclear materials safeguards; Peacekeeper missile; arms control; gamma-ray imaging system; highly penetrating gamma-radiation; nuclear warheads; radioactive materials; Arm; Control systems; Inspection; Instruments; Laboratories; Missiles; Nuclear imaging; Nuclear weapons; Optical imaging; Radioactive materials;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/23.159757
Filename
159757
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