Forensics Technologies
Abstract
The Forensics Technologies project develops post-detonation nuclear forensics technologies providing accurate, rapid and reliable means to collect, analyze, and evaluate prompt data and debris from a nuclear or radiological event in support of exploitation and attribution efforts. These forensics technologies also enable the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and its trusted partners to detect, locate, identify, track, and interdict nuclear and radiological threats, including weapons and material, and enablers to their acquisition and development. In accordance with Department of Defense Directive S-2060.04, DTRA serves as the US Government lead for post-detonation National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) research and development (R&D). As the central NTNF R&D coordinator, DTRA works in consultation with interagency partners to develop and improve ground-based capabilities supporting exploitation and attribution missions. The decrease from FY 2015 to FY 2016 is due to the realignment of nuclear threat detection activities into Project RD-Detection Technologies. The increase from FY 2016 to FY 2017 reflects increased investment in nuclear device characterization for forensics and nuclear forensic materials exploitation for attribution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- *RF_0602718BR_2_0400_PB_2017
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