Interpretation and Use of the Results of Proliferation Resistance Studies

Proliferation resistance (PR) evaluations of nuclear energy systems provide a structured approach for assessing the value of both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to proliferation. Ultimately, PR studies allow an evaluation of proposed safeguards, an identification of potential weaknesses or alternative safeguard approaches, and a basis for improving and enhancing safeguards. To be useful, PR evaluations must be carried out following a standardized approach that has international acceptance and that provides consistent results independent of the analysts carrying out the evaluation. The paper examines the information needs of different classes of decision makers, and presents ideas on how the results of the various PR studies can be interpreted and presented to them in a more usable, understandable fashion.

ZENTNER Michael;  POMEROY George;  BARI Robert;  COJAZZI Giacomo;  HAAS Eckhard;  KILLEEN Thomas;  PETERSON Per;  WHITLOCK Jeremy;  WONDER Edward; 

2010-01-14

INMM

JRC54038

www.inmm.org,    https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC54038,