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Seminar on 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. Adriaan van der Meer , Executive Director, ISTC Moscow Rome, 9 March 2012. What is ISTC?. 17 years experience. 2750 projects. A special purpose international organization promoting responsible science.
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Seminar on2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Adriaan van der Meer, Executive Director, ISTC Moscow Rome, 9 March 2012
What is ISTC? 17 years experience 2750 projects A special purpose international organization promoting responsible science 1 bln USD investment 70 000 researchers
Activities of ISTC Scientists Engagement Safer Facilities Scientists Skills Enhancement Sustainability of Institutes Commercialization
IMPACT ISTC New careers for scientists and engineers Civilian oriented research community International network of scientists Contribution to economic modernization Reduction of proliferation threats Building trust among scientists and engineers worldwide
ISTC Global Security Projects Type Number Amount (mln USD) Nuclear materials accounting 15 5 Detectors 29 9 Safeguards 10 3 Radiation 6 2.5 Export Control/Capacity building 12 4 TOTAL 72 23.5
Nuclear and radiological security Russian rapid inventory confirmation system (VESTA)
Nuclear and radiological security Neutron detector of nuclear materials in cargo containers
Nuclear and radiological security Robot able to detect and register radiation
Nuclear and radiological security Digital technology for detection of fissile materials
Nuclear and radiological security Detector of explosive and nuclear materials in cargo containers and luggage
Nuclear and radiological security • Nuclear Materials Detector: • portable • low cost • rapid response
Safety Upgrades ISTC Activities on Physical Protection Nuclear Material Protection and Control Systems at the Joint Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research in Belarus
Project DTRA – ARRIP (Golitsino) Before After
Nuclear Security Education • Educational Materials • Specialized Faculties • Trainings for Young Scientists
Washington Nuclear Security Summit Acknowledged the importance Human dimension of nuclear security Development of new technologies including detection Nuclear security culture: Human resources development
Use our experience gained Political will - interest to the program Legal framework Grass root approach Clear rules for projects processing Partnership principle Demand driven