Year
2008
Abstract
In line with recent evolution of EURATOM safeguards, the technical means provided to support safeguards inspections are being re-evaluated. The developments in this area are also driven by technical development in general and by the cooperation between the European Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Physical verifications and containment and surveillance continue to play a major role also in the safeguards schemes of the future. By using the recent technological improvements, Remote Transmission of Data will have an increased role as more and more systems become operational in a number of EU nuclear installations. The paper will thus present work on modernization of equipment, on enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness by automation of data acquisition and by remotely transmitting such data, we will discuss requirements for new developments in the near future and longer term.