National Technical Nuclear Forensics
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the need for this capability in FY 2010 and it fulfilled Congressional notification requirements in June 2010 . This project will strengthen strategic nuclear deterrence by enhancing nuclear forensics capabilities supporting attribution after release of nuclear materials. Classified details of the problem can be provided upon request. The outcome and efficiencies will be to integrate advanced air and ground debris sample collection technologies in both manned and unmanned platforms, and develop and assess a joint interagency concept of operations for advanced air and ground sample collection with global applicability. The project will also demonstrate enhanced integrated yield estimation methods for nuclear events. The techniques to be employed will increase capabilities to determine initial yields and collect nuclear debris, while enhancing safety for federal and local incident responders. Details of collection capabilities and concepts of operation are classified and can be provided upon request. The lead agency is the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and lead service is the Air Force. The project plans for a final demonstration and assessment in 2012. The CoCom sponsor is USSTRATCOM. Planned Transition Strategy: 1) Joint Program Executive Officer-Chemical Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) and Air Force Material Command (AFMC) will establish new Programs of Record (PORs) to support the prompt diagnostics, air sampling and ground sampling elements of the National Technical Nuclear Forensics mission; 2 )Yield estimation software, sample collection technologies, incident mapping capability remain for limited operational use (LOU), and coordinated within identified PORs; 3) Training packages, concepts of operation, tactics/techniques/procedures also coordinated with appropriate combat development organizations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 782bd9e3c3a70e16be870fb81f9eade6