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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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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.
Technical Session
Monday, May 9, 2022|10:30AM–12:30PM EDT|Calypso
Session Chair:
Scott Wilson (NASA)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Emily Jane Watkinson (University of Leicester)
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MSL MMRTG Power Modeling for Lifetime Performance Predictions
Brian Phan (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Eric Wood (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Jennifer Herman (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Jagdish Patel (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Thierry Caillat (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Stanley Pinkowski (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
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The European Radioisotope Power Systems Program: Recent Updates and Synergies
Richard M. Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester), Alessandra Barco (Univ. Leicester), Ramy Mesalam (Univ. Leicester), Emily Jane Watkinson (Univ. Leicester), Chris Bicknell (Univ. Leicester), Tony Crawford (Univ. Leicester), Keith Stephenson (European Space Agency), Hugo Williams (Univ. Leicester), Piyal Samara-Ratna (Univ. Leicester), Jesse Stuck (Univ. Leicester), Craig Hiley (Univ. Leicester), Kevin Simpson (European Thermodynamics), Richard Tuley (European Thermodynamics), Marie-Claire Perkinson (Airbus), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Mark Sarsfield (National Nuclear Laboratory), Jacob White (National Nuclear Laboratory), Daniel Freis (European Commission), Jean-François Vigier (European Commission), Rudy J. M. Konings (European Commission), Jean-Luc Dumont (ArianeGroup), Antoine Villefumade (ArianeGroup), Cédric Lemarié (ArianeGroup), Christophe Fongarland (ArianeGroup), Simon Middleburgh (Bangor Univ.), Gary Jones (Rolls-Royce)
Thermoradiative Arrays: A New Technology for Conversion of Heat into Electrical Power
Geoffrey A. Landis (NASA Glenn Research Center)
JTEC: The Johnson Thermo-Electrochemical Convertor for Heat-to-Electric Conversion
Adrian A. Podpirka (Johns Hopkins APL), Tobias D. Dilworth (Johns Hopkins APL), Tedric Campbell (JTEC Energy), Jonathan P. Jones (Johns Hopkins APL), Phillip I. Johnson (Johns Hopkins APL), Yifan Yuan (Purdue), Sandip Mondal (Purdue), Shriram Ramanathan (Purdue), Timothy F. Miller (TFM Technical), David Johnson (JTEC Energy), Michael McQuary (JTEC Energy), Lonnie G. Johnson (JTEC Energy), Paul Ostdiek (Johns Hopkins APL), Rengaswamy Srinivasan (Johns Hopkins APL)
GPHS Heritage-Like SiGe Unicouple Development with SiGe and SiMo Materials Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering
Rama Venkatasubramanian (Johns Hopkins APL), Jonathan Pierce (Johns Hopkins APL), Richard Ung (Johns Hopkins APL), Jake Ballard (Johns Hopkins APL), Priestly Shuler (Johns Hopkins APL), Joseph Poon (Univ. Virginia), Mousumi Mitra (Univ. Virginia), Scott Misture (Alfred Univ.), Tim Erickson (Johns Hopkins APL), Paul Ostdiek (Johns Hopkins APL)
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