PNE (Peaceful Nuclear Explosion) Activity Projections for Arms Control Planning. Volume I.
Abstract
The report projects the use of contained Peaceful Nuclear Explosion (PNE) technology up to 1990. In doing so, specific applications are identified and analyzed; critical factors affecting amount, rate and probability of use in the 1980's are discussed; delay times are analyzed; and conclusions which follow from the analysis are stated. The background discussion (Section 1) contains a brief historical discussion and chronology; and describes the advantages and disadvantages in general of PNE technology. The analysis methodology falls into four parts: technology, costs, regulatory problems, and economics (Section 2). Selected applications are examined in detail (Section 3). Criteria are stated for selection, with a list of 15 proposed applications. Five applications were selected for micro-analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA009216