A heuristic approach for the evaluation of Physical Protection System effectiveness
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2017.03.029
Abstract: Abstract Physical Protection System (PPS) is essential for each nuclear power plant to safeguard its nuclear materials and nuclear facilities from theft, robbery, illegal transport and sabotage. This paper presents a novel method (HAPPS) combined… read more here.
Keywords: heuristic approach; physical protection; protection system;
Stabilization of soil organic matter by earthworms is connected with physical protection rather than with chemical changes of organic matter
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2016.11.017
Abstract: Abstract Earthworms are important drivers for the formation of soil structure and play a key role in soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics. Our previous long-term (126 weeks) laboratory experiment showed that carbon (C) loss declined through… read more here.
Keywords: soil organic; physical protection; organic matter; soil ... See more keywords
Vital Area Identification for the Physical Protection of NPPs in Low-power and Shutdown Operations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2021.03.031
Abstract: Abstract Vital area identification (VAI) is an essential procedure for the design of physical protection systems (PPSs) for nuclear power plants (NPPs). The purpose of PPS design is to protect vital areas. VAI has been… read more here.
Keywords: vital area; area identification; power; physical protection ... See more keywords
Categorization methods of nuclear materials used in advanced nuclear fuel cycles for physical protection systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2017.06.012
Abstract: Abstract The physical protection of nuclear materials is a significant regulatory requirement to prevent and impede the theft of materials suitable for nuclear explosives. These materials need to be systematically categorized based on their characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: nuclear materials; categorization methods; physical protection; methods nuclear ... See more keywords
Critical Factors Affecting Stadiums Security
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DOI: 10.1080/19361610.2018.1498264
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to identify critical factors affecting the security of stadiums and introduce a proper model. Semistructured interviews with a Delphi panel (n = 12) were conducted and the themes that emerged formed the basis… read more here.
Keywords: physical protection; critical factors; stadium physical; factors affecting ... See more keywords