Forensics Technologies
Abstract
The Forensics Technologies project develops, integrates, tests, and demonstrates post-detonation nuclear forensics systems 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 forensic capabilities 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 DoD Directive S-2060.04, DTRA serves as the U.S. 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. NTNF R&D supports advanced research in the following areas: (1) Prompt nuclear effects exploitation for attribution; (2) nuclear device characterization for forensics; (3) nuclear forensic materials exploitation for attribution. The decrease from FY 2016 to FY 2017 is due to decreased investment in monitoring and verification technology, device characterization for forensics, and materials exploitation for attribution. The increase from FY 2017 to FY 2018 is due to the relative impact of reduction in FY 2017.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- *RF_0603160BR_3_0400_PB_2018
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