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Internet Media in Technological Risk Amplification: Plutonium on Board the Cassini-Huygens Spacecraft [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
The author discusses how the Cassini controversy demonstrates the power of the Internet, particularly listservs and Usenet groups, and how this resource offers political activists an opportunity to affect the agendas of risk management policy decision ...
Rodrigue, Christine M.
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An evolution strategy for lunar nuclear surface power [PDF]

open access: yes
The production and transmission of electric power for a permanently inhabited lunar base poses a significant challenge which can best be met through an evolution strategy. Nuclear systems offer the best opportunity for evolution in terms of both life and
Mason, Lee S.
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Keys to unblocking multilateral nuclear arms control [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Includes bibliographical references (p. 9.) "July 2002"This article outlines the activities that must be undertaken and the issues that must be addressed in order for multilateral arms control to succeed in the 21st century, given the current US ...
Sands, Amy, Singer, Clifford E.
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What Would Zero Look Like? A Treaty for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Nuclear disarmament-the comprehensive, universal, and permanent abolition of all nuclear weapons, pursuant to a verifiable, legally binding international agreement-has long been one of the most ambitious, controversial, and urgent items on the agenda for
Koplow, David A
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United States Nuclear Export Controls [PDF]

open access: yes, 1980
This article will explore the U.S. nuclear export controls regime. It will initially discuss controls affecting the export of nuclear material, facilities, and specially designed components of nuclear facilities.
Marshall, Jr., Harry R.   +1 more
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Evaluation of conventional power systems [PDF]

open access: yes
The technical, economic, and environmental characteristics of (thermal, nonsolar) electric power plants are reviewed. The fuel cycle, from extraction of new fuel to final waste management, is included.
Holdren, J. P., Smith, K. R., Weyant, J.
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RTG/science instrument radiation interactions for deep space probes, phase 2, 3, and 4 [PDF]

open access: yes
Assessment of interference to scientific instruments onboard RTG powered spacecraft caused by radiation emanating from RTG unit with application to Pioneer F/G space ...
Brunhouse, J. S.   +2 more
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An evolutionary approach for a compact-split-core reactor [PDF]

open access: yes
An economical approach for advanced reactor power development is presented, and systems that result from the several stages of this plan are described.
Breitwieser, R., Lantz, E.
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