Download or read book Nuclear Detection: Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture written by David C. Maurer and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2005, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) was established to enhance and coordinate fed., state, and local efforts to combat nuclear smuggling domestically and abroad. DNDO was directed to develop, in coordination with the DoD, DoE, and the State Dept., an enhanced global nuclear detection architecture -- an integrated system of radiation detection equipment and interdiction activities. This testimony provides preliminary observations addressing: (1) the status of DNDO¿s efforts to develop a global nuclear detection architecture; (2) the challenges DNDO and other fed. agencies face in implementing the architecture; and (3) the costs of the programs that constitute the architecture. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.