Consolidated Canadian Results to the HEU Round Robin Exercise
Abstract
In the framework of combating the illicit trafficking of nuclear materials and other radioactive substances, the ITWO organised an international inter-laboratory round robin dealing with a thwarted illicit trafficking incident of a high-grade sample of highly enriched uranium (HEU). DRDC Ottawa coordinated Canada's response to the exercise, which included the participation of seven organisations, including this lab. The exercise involved a thorough forensic examination and analysis by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, nuclear characterisation of the material by six laboratories, and interpretation of the nuclear data for attribution of the materials origin by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Overall, the analysis was successful in identifying the material and providing a reasonable interpretation of the data. This report outlines Canada's response, the lessons learned, and the way ahead in terms of combating illicit trafficking and nuclear smuggling in Canada. A comparison of Canada's results to those of the other participating countries is also presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA429406
Entities
People
- Carey L. Larsson
- Dean S. Haslip
Organizations
- Defence Research and Development Canada