Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems: A Proposed Strategy for Combating Nuclear Terrorism

Authors

James Goodby
Timothy Coffey, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Cheryl Loeb, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University

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Description

This report provides an overview of the threat from nuclear terrorism; discusses the role of intelligence and risk assessments in countering this threat; provides a brief overview of nuclear detection technologies and issues; briefly summarizes key U.S. Government programs involved in nuclear detection; summarizes domestic legislation; and discusses the need for a global approach to nuclear nonproliferation.

Document Type

Occasional Paper

Topic(s)

Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Nuclear Policy, Nuclear Deterrence and Escalation

Publication Date

7-2007

Publication

Defense and Technology Paper

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Recommended Citation

Goodby, James; Coffey, Timothy; and Loeb, Cheryl, "Deploying Nuclear Detection Systems: A Proposed Strategy for Combating Nuclear Terrorism" (2007). Defense and Technology Papers. 66.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/defense-tech-papers/66