WMD DETECTION
Abstract
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in the Navy Strategic Plan (NSP) has directed that the Navy be able to combat Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) at sea and Maritime domain. This activity addresses the development of key technologies for standoff detection of WMD's and component nuclear materials on ships at sea. The program will develop and demonstrate technology for actively detecting fissile material and other weapons of mass destruction. FY 2011 to FY 2013 funding decrease is due to the completion of the test exercises and re-aligment of funds for higher priority requirements. The Maritime WMD Detection program in FY 2011 is moving from limited scale laboratory and field experimentation, into more complex, large scale demonstrations of Special Nuclear Material detection technologies. These tests must be conducted in a representative "Navy unique" maritime environment which include both over-water and in-water applications, and which require the expansion of required safety, environmental protocols simulation and evaluation of passive and active detection approaches. Additionally, severe shortages of helium-3 material required for neutron detection has forced an urgent technology development investment in alternative detection technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 289b9adc56436396d49b65dc79c18bff