Global Nuclear Detection Architecture

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board,Committee on Evaluating the Performance Measures and Metrics Development for the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309290173

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Performance Metrics for the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board,Committee on Evaluating the Performance Measures and Metrics Development for the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture Pdf

The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA) is described as a worldwide network of sensors, telecommunications, and personnel, with the supporting information exchanges, programs, and protocols that serve to detect, analyze, and report on nuclear and radiological materials that are out of regulatory control. The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), an office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), coordinates the development of the GNDA with its federal partners. Performance Metrics for the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture considers how to develop performance measures and quantitative metrics that can be used to evaluate the overall effectiveness and report on progress toward meeting the goals of the GNDA. According to this report, two critical components are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the GNDA: a new strategic plan with outcome-based metrics and an analysis framework to enable assessment of outcome-based metrics. The GNDA is a complex system of systems meant to deter and detect attempts to unlawfully transport radiological or nuclear material. The recommendations of Performance Metrics for the Performance Metrics for the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture may be used to improve the GNDA strategic plan and the reporting of progress toward meeting its goals during subsequent review cycles.

Author : Dana A. Shea
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437920420

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Global Nuclear Detection Architecture by Dana A. Shea Pdf

The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA) is a multi-layered system of detection technol., programs, and guidelines designed to enhance the nation¿s ability to detect and prevent a radiological or nuclear attack. Among its components are existing programs in nuclear detection operated by other fed. agencies and new programs put into place by the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). Contents of this report: (1) Intro.: Fed. Efforts; DNDO; (2) What is the GNDA?: Layered Defense; Methodology and Metrics for Eval¿n.; Priority Setting; Interagency Coord¿n.; (3) Priorities and Funding Levels Within the GNDA; Balance Between Incremental and Transformational Changes to the GNDA; Long-Term Maint. of the GNDA; R&D Coord. Tables.

Author : David C. Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437908046

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Nuclear Detection: Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture by David C. Maurer Pdf

In 2005, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) was established to enhance and coordinate fed., state, and local efforts to combat nuclear smuggling domestically and abroad. DNDO was directed to develop, in coordination with the DoD, DoE, and the State Dept., an enhanced global nuclear detection architecture -- an integrated system of radiation detection equipment and interdiction activities. This testimony provides preliminary observations addressing: (1) the status of DNDO¿s efforts to develop a global nuclear detection architecture; (2) the challenges DNDO and other fed. agencies face in implementing the architecture; and (3) the costs of the programs that constitute the architecture. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:318689368

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The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture: Issues for Congress by Anonim Pdf

In 2006, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) was established within the Department of Homeland Security to centralize coordination of the federal response to an unconventional nuclear threat. The office was codified through the passage of the SAFE Port Act (P.L. 109-347) and given specific statutory responsibilities to protect the United States against radiological and nuclear attack, including the responsibility to develop a global nuclear detection architecture. Determining the range of existing federal efforts protecting against nuclear attack, coordinating the outcomes of these efforts, identifying overlaps and gaps between them, and integrating the results into a single architecture are likely to be evolving, ongoing tasks. The global nuclear detection architecture is a multi-layered system of detection technologies, programs, and guidelines designed to enhance the nation's ability to detect and prevent a radiological or nuclear attack. Among its components are existing programs in nuclear detection operated by other federal agencies and new programs put into place by DNDO. The global nuclear detection architecture is developed by DNDO in coordination with other federal agencies implementing nuclear detection efforts and this coordination is essential to the success of the architecture. This architecture is a complicated system of systems. Measuring the success of the architecture relative to its individual components and the effectiveness of additional investments are challenges. The DNDO is developing risk and cost methodologies to be applied to the architecture in order to understand and prioritize the various nuclear detection programs and activities in multiple federal agencies.

Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1719258899

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Nuclear Detection by United States Government Accountability Office Pdf

Nuclear Detection: Preliminary Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture

Author : Dana A. Shea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1437937772

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Global Nuclear Detection Architecture by Dana A. Shea Pdf

Contents: (1) Introduction: Federal Efforts; Domestic Nuclear Detection Office; (2) What Is the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture?; Layered Defense; Methodology and Metrics for Evaluation; Priority Setting; Interagency Coordination; (3) Issues for Congress: Priorities and Funding Levels Within the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture; Balance Between Incremental and Transformational Changes to the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture; Long-Term Maintenance of the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture; Research and Development Coordination. Charts and tables.

Author : United States Accounting Office (GAO)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1719423172

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Nuclear Detection by United States Accounting Office (GAO) Pdf

Nuclear Detection: Preliminary Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture

Author : David C. Maurer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nuclear counters
ISBN : OCLC:1039448754

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Nuclear Detection by David C. Maurer Pdf

Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1719039364

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Combating Nuclear Smuggling by United States Government Accountability Office Pdf

COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING: DHS has Developed Plans for Its Global Nuclear Detection Architecture, but Challenges Remain in Deploying Equipment

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nuclear terrorism
ISBN : UCSD:31822038347613

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The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Pdf

Author : Gene Aloise
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437935714

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Combating Nuclear Smuggling by Gene Aloise Pdf

The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) enhances and coordinates fed., state, and local efforts to combat nuclear smuggling (NS) abroad and domestically. DNDO is to develop an enhanced global nuclear detection system of radiation detection equip. and interdiction activities. Fed. efforts to combat NS have focused on estab. ports of entry, such as seaports and land border crossings. DNDO has been examining nuclear detection (ND) strategies along other pathways. This testimony discusses the status of efforts to: (1) complete the deployment of radiation detection equip. to scan all cargo entering U.S. at ports of entry; (2) prevent smuggling of nuclear or radiological materials via other critical gaps; and (3) develop a strategic plan for global ND.

Author : David Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781437915419

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Nuclear Detection by David Maurer Pdf

In April 2005, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) was established to enhance and coordinate fed., state, and local efforts to combat nuclear smuggling domestically and overseas. DNDO was directed to develop, in coordination with the depts. of DoD, DoE, and State, a global strategy for nuclear detection -- a system of radiation detection equipment and interdiction activities domestically and abroad. This report examines: (1) DNDO's progress in developing programs to address critical gaps in preventing nuclear smuggling domestically; (2) DNDO's role in supporting other agencies' efforts to combat nuclear smuggling overseas; and (3) the amount budgeted by DoD, DoE, and State for programs that constitute the global nuclear detection strategy.

Author : Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492382183

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Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: Does DHS Have an Effective and Efficient Nuclear Detection Strategy? by Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives Pdf

Nuclear and radiological terrorism is my greatest fear. It would represent an unprecedented catastrophic event, causing enormous death, destruction, as well as long-term economic disruption. So it is critical that we continue our vigilance and oversight efforts in order to address this continuing threat. Our subcommittee hearing today will examine the current nuclear detection strategy of the Department of Homeland Security and assess whether that strategy is both effective and efficient in countering this threat. Today we will examine how the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture will detect and prevent a catastrophic nuclear terrorism event. Reliable and effective detection technology is critical to that effort. Unfortunately, in hearings before this subcommittee, we have seen a recurring theme: DHS struggling to manage its technology acquisition processes. We are hopeful that this situation will be quickly corrected since it is a vital part of our global architecture strategy.

Author : David C. Maurer,Gene Aloise
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:65470683

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Combating Nuclear Smuggling by David C. Maurer,Gene Aloise Pdf

This testimony discusses our past work examining the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) progress and efforts in planning, developing, and deploying its global nuclear detection architecture (GNDA). The overall mission of the GNDA is to use an integrated system of radiation detection equipment and interdiction activities to combat nuclear smuggling in foreign countries, at the U.S. border, and inside the United States. Terrorists smuggling nuclear or radiological material into the United States could use these materials to make an improvised nuclear device or a radiological dispersal device (also called a "dirty bomb"). The detonation of a nuclear device in an urban setting could cause hundreds of thousands of deaths and devastate buildings and physical infrastructure for miles. While not as damaging, a radiological dispersal device could nonetheless cause hundreds of millions of dollars in socioeconomic costs as a large part of a city would have to be evacuated--and possibly remain inaccessible--until an extensive radiological decontamination effort was completed. Accordingly, the GNDA remains our country's principal strategy in protecting the homeland from the consequences of nuclear terrorism. The GNDA is a multi-departmental effort coordinated by DHS's Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). DNDO is also responsible for developing, acquiring, and deploying radiation detection equipment to support the efforts of DHS and other federal agencies. Federal efforts to combat nuclear smuggling have largely focused on established ports of entry, such as seaports and land border crossings. However, DNDO has also been examining nuclear detection strategies along other potential pathways and has identified several gaps in the GNDA, including (1) land border areas between ports of entry into the United States; (2) international general aviation; and (3) small maritime craft, such as recreational boats and commercial fishing vessels. Developing strategies, technologies, and resources to address these gaps remains one of the key challenges in deploying the GNDA. Some progress has been made, but DHS and other federal agencies have yet to fully address gaps in the global nuclear detection architecture. Specifically, this testimony discusses DHS's efforts to (1) address our prior recommendations to develop a strategic plan for the GNDA, including developing strategies to prevent smuggling of nuclear or radiological materials via the critical gaps DNDO identified, (2) complete the deployment of radiation detection equipment to scan all cargo and conveyances entering the United States at ports of entry, and (3) develop new technologies to detect nuclear or radioactive materials. This testimony is based on our prior work on U.S. government efforts to detect and prevent the smuggling of nuclear and radiological materials issued from October 2002 through September 2010. We updated this information in July 2011 to reflect DHS's efforts to address our prior recommendations by meeting with DNDO officials and reviewing recent DNDO documents, such as the 2010 GNDA Strategic Plan and the 2011 GNDA Joint Annual Interagency Review.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822038355632

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Nuclear Terrorism by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Pdf