Detection Technologies
Abstract
The Detection Technologies mission is to conduct Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation to (1) identify, develop, and exploit signatures associated with nuclear threat enablers such as nuclear expertise, financing, or unique materials to advance U.S. capabilities to detect and interdict such threats; and (2) locate, identify, and track special nuclear material and improve detection factors such as range, time, sensitivity, or accuracy to enhance Service/Special Mission Unit capabilities. These efforts support Department of Defense (DoD) requirements for countering terrorism, counter/nonproliferation, and homeland defense. The increase from FY 2016 to FY 2017 is due to increased investment in radiation detection and nuclear threat detection intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The decrease from FY 2017 to FY 2018 is due to a shift in investment priorities to fund test and technology development requirements and full effects modeling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- **RD_0602718BR_2_0400_PB_2018
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