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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
Yukiharu Ohga, Shunsuke Utena
Nuclear Technology | Volume 64 | Number 3 | March 1984 | Pages 229-236
Technical Paper | Nuclear Safety | doi.org/10.13182/NT84-A33352
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A guidance method for the computerized operation support system is being developed to prevent, terminate, or mitigate boiling water reactor (BWR) plant anomalies. The emergency operation guide, which leads the plant to cold shutdown after reactor scram, is provided by the event-oriented method. This method has two major features; an exact identification of initial causes is not required and an effective guide is provided for malfunctions of the plant cooling system. Off-line and on-line simulation for BWR/5 confirms that the method can provide effective guides for the reactor cold shutdown and respond to changes of plant states in real time.