Alternative treaty monitoring approaches using ultra-low background measurement technology

May 1, 2009

Journal Article

Alternative treaty monitoring approaches using ultra-low background measurement technology

Abstract

The International Monitoring System (IMS) of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty includes a network of stations and laboratories for collection and analysis of radioactive aerosols. Alternative approaches to IMS operations are considered as a method of enhancing treaty verification. Ultra-low background (ULB) detection promises the possibility of improvements to IMS minimum detectable activities (MDAs) well below the current approach, requiring MDAp30 mBq/m3 of air for 140Ba, or about 106 fissions per daily sample.

Revised: August 27, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009

Citation

Miley H.S., C.E. Aalseth, T.W. Bowyer, J.E. Fast, J.C. Hayes, E.W. Hoppe, and T.W. Hossbach, et al. 2009. Alternative treaty monitoring approaches using ultra-low background measurement technology. Applied Radiation and Isotopes 67, no. 5:746-749. PNNL-SA-66634.