Detection and Forensics Technologies
Abstract
The Nuclear Arms Control Technology (NACT) Program provides Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDTE) to meet International Monitoring System (IMS) technology requirements in support of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty implementation, compliance, monitoring, and inspection and other existing and emerging nuclear arms control activities. The project directly provides for the US contribution to the IMS and addresses Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) monitoring requirements validated by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OUSD AT&L). This project conforms to the Administration’s research and development priorities as related to WMD arms control and disablement. Technical assessments are made to provide the basis for sound project development, evaluate existing programs and provide the data required to inform compliance assessments and support US monitoring policy and decision-makers and negotiation teams. The DTRA conducts technology developments and system improvement projects to ensure these monitoring capabilities are available when required. Primary emphasis is on improved sensor sustainability, availability and detection capabilities against a wide range of threat or event origins and enhanced monitoring system sustainability and availability. The program includes development of monitoring and analysis equipment and capabilities and procedures for data exchanges, inspections, and analyses. The technologies and procedures developed in the NACT program provide a vital source of information on treaty mandated equipment and procedures that are extensively used by US and international agencies. This project also supports the warfighting capability area of combatting WMD. The increase from FY 2013 to FY 2014 is due to the transfer of the Nuclear Arms Control Technology (NACT) program to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The NACT program will transfer from United States Army Space Missile Development Command (SMDC) to DTRA beginning in FY 2014.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- RF_0605000BR_5_0400_PB_2014
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