Hanford looks inside sealed nuclear reactors using modern technology

August 28, 2025, 12:04PMNuclear News
Lidar technology creates detailed imaging by scanning the interior structure of cocooned reactors at the Hanford Site, supporting future monitoring and safety planning. (Image: DOE)

A new imaging technology is being used on decommissioned reactors at the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington state, revealing a detailed look inside the sealed enclosures.