Development of Nuclear UnderGround Engineered Test Surrogates for Technical Nuclear Forensics Exploitation
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Authors
Gilbreath, Robert B.
Issue Date
2017
Type
Theses or dissertations
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Nuclear UnderGround Engineered Test Surrogates (NUGETS)
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Abstract
A method for formulation and production of Nuclear UnderGround Engineered Test Surrogates (NUGETS) based on notional improvised nuclear device (IND) detonations in an underground environment analogous to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) is presented. Extensive statistical analyses of precursory geochemical and geophysical characteristics are combined with an augmented surrogate debris cooling technique and predictive IND contributions from the ORIGEN Fallout Analysis Tool. Precursory and resultant elemental compositions, cooling curve calculations, and visual comparison of NUGETS to genuine underground debris are reported. Application of NUGETS methodology to future studies in urban, underground post-detonation technical nuclear forensic (TNF) analysis is suggested.
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Gilbreath, Robert Boone, "Development of Nuclear UnderGround Engineered Test Surrogates for Technical Nuclear Forensics Exploitation. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2017. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4708
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University of Tennessee