Acoustic Resonance Spectroscopy in Nuclear Safeguards

Year
1993
Author(s)
Chad T. Olinger - Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mark F. Mullen - Los Alamos National Laboratory
William D. Stanbro - Los Alamos National Laboratory
Dipen N. Sinha - Los Alamos National Laboratory
M.J. Lyon - Los Alamos National Laboratory
Abstract
Objects resonate at specific frequencies when mechanically excited. The specific resonance frequencies are a function of shape, size, material of construction, and contents of the object. This paper discusses the use of acoustic resonance spectroscopy (ARS) to monitor containers and detect tampering. Evaluation of this technique is based on simulated storage situations. Although these simulations show promise for this application of ARS, final evaluation will require actual field testing.