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Evaluation And Improvement Of Nuclear Security Measures At A Radiological Facility In Morocco, Halima Jemmal, Abdelmajid Choukri, Mohammed Mouhib
Evaluation And Improvement Of Nuclear Security Measures At A Radiological Facility In Morocco, Halima Jemmal, Abdelmajid Choukri, Mohammed Mouhib
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Nuclear security combines both concepts of physical security and security culture within a nuclear facility to protect people, property, society and the environment from harmful effects of ionization radiation. Physical security means prevention, detection, and response to unauthorized removal, sabotage, and/or illegal transfer involving radioactive sources and nuclear material. Nuclear security culture is the human factor within the nuclear field which is considered a principal means to support and enhance nuclear security system. This paper presents a study of nuclear security system already established within a radiological facility considering concepts such as: deter, detect, delay, and response layers. This study …