SNL Material Monitoring System: Sensor Configurations and Latest Applications

摘要

Throughout the world, advanced monitoring systems are needed to help monitor andcontrol nuclear material. These monitoring systems should be capable of not only supporting a variety of sensors and video equipment, but they should also be capable of operating in a multitude of configurations and modes. The Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Material Monitoring System (MMS) fulfills these requirements and more. The SNL MMS can store and deliver sensor information from monitored items and facilities to users anywhere in the world, which ensures a continuity of knowledge of the monitored nuclear material. In addition, the SNL MMS supports various sensor types (e.g., RF and hardwire sensors) and video systems (e.g., still-frame video). This paper covers those sensors and configurations that are now supported by the SNL MMS and the latest application installations. The ultimate goal of the SNL MMS is to provide users with the capability of 1) selecting from a list of desired sensors and video, 2) installing the MMS system, 3) running the system without needing to develop additional software to meet unique monitoring requirements, and 4) use a site configurable user interface for data review and analysis.