Suggested Citation:"Appendix M: MDV R&D Priorities Listed in the NDRD Strategic Plan for FY20202024." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control Monitoring, Detection, and Verification: A National Security Priority: Interim Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26088.
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Appendix M
MDV R&D Priorities Listed in the NDRD Strategic Plan for FY2020–2024
TABLE M-1 Relevant Monitoring, Detection, and Verification (MDV) Policy Objectives (with Responsible Agencies) and R&D Priorities Listed in the Nuclear Defense Research and Development (NDRD) Strategic Plan for FY2020–2024
| Policy Objective | R&D Priorities |
|---|---|
| Predict, detect, and characterize nuclear proliferation and weapons development activities [DoD, DOE/NNSA, DoS, IC] | Data analysis methods, data fusion techniques, and predictive modeling for early detection of nuclear proliferation activity. Capabilities to assess signature generation and emissions from activities across nuclear fuel cycle, weaponization, and testing activities, including alternative pathways, in order to develop advanced computational and modeling capabilities. Technologies that advance proximity and remote sensing capabilities and facilitate persistent monitoring and characterization of special nuclear material production, weaponization and testing, and other proliferation activities. |
| Provide timely and reliable verification and monitoring of states’ compliance with nuclear safeguards and arms control agreements [DoD, DOE/NNSA, DoS] | Advanced capabilities that improve the ability to detect material diversion or undeclared nuclear fuel cycle activity. Technologies that improve the ability to monitor and verify nuclear reductions and nuclear infrastructure dismantlement and disablement. |
Suggested Citation:"Appendix M: MDV R&D Priorities Listed in the NDRD Strategic Plan for FY20202024." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control Monitoring, Detection, and Verification: A National Security Priority: Interim Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26088.
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| Policy Objective | R&D Priorities |
|---|---|
| Maintain effective operational capabilities to detect and characterize nuclear materials worldwide [DHS, DoD, DOE/NNSA] | Improved nuclear detection capabilities through a combination of improved detection materials properties and instrumentation advancement. Improved detection of threat materials when shielded, to include both passive and active interrogation methods. Improved or equivalent detection capabilities with improved size, weight, and power requirements. Data fusion and advanced analysis techniques to harness and exploit disparate datasets through improved sensitivity and effectiveness of direct detection operations. Development of a detection architecture that leverages advances in computing and communications to provide a near real-time common operating picture and alerts for operational users and first responders. |
SOURCE: NSTC (National Science and Technology Council). 2019. Nuclear defense research and development strategic plan for fiscal years 2020–2024. Washington, DC.
Suggested Citation:"Appendix M: MDV R&D Priorities Listed in the NDRD Strategic Plan for FY20202024." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control Monitoring, Detection, and Verification: A National Security Priority: Interim Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26088.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix M: MDV R&D Priorities Listed in the NDRD Strategic Plan for FY20202024." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control Monitoring, Detection, and Verification: A National Security Priority: Interim Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26088.
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