Wirelessly Networked Quad-CZT Array for Uranium Enrichment Verification

Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC) have developed Quad-CZT ^1st and Quad-CZT ²ⁿd system for uranium enrichment verifycation. Developed Quad-CZT systems consist of detector and laptop computer, which are connected by USB cable. Paradoxically, one of the most serious drawback of the condition is that operation time is limited to battery capacity of laptop computer and distance is limited to length of the cable. Moreover, it causes the long preparation time for set-up the detection. As these reasons, Quad-CZT ^3rd system is being developed to simplify equipment for improving portability. This paper will give an account of characteristic of Quad-CZT ^3rd system Quad-CZT ^3rd system is developed in order to overcome an inconvenience for USB connection of already developed Quad-CZT ^1st system and Quad-CZT ²ⁿd system. Quad-CZT ^3rd system is operated under wireless network for uranium enrichment verification. Availability will be increased because constraints of UBS connection are resolved. Finally, a variety of experiments will be conducted to improve performance of a Quad-CZT ^3rd system at field or NDA laboratory. Additionally, Development of Quad-CZT ^3rd system would be expected to utilize safeguard inspections on nuclear facility because of convenience and accessibility. Moreover, it will be looking forward to inspection equipment of IAEA.