Nuclear security remains a national and international problem. Preventing the smuggling of nuclear or radiological materials across U.S. ports of entry that could be used to develop an improvised nuclear or radiological dispersal device is a top priority. The research we do at PNNL helps protect Americans from the threat of proliferating countries or terrorist organizations that wish to do harm with these dangerous materials. In this interactive web tour, learn more about some of the important research and development being conducted in the ITIL.
Scientists in PNNL’s Engineering Development Laboratory conduct microwave and millimeter-wave imaging research to develop technologies such as the millimeter-wave shoe scanner for airport security.
Forty feet underground in PNNL’s Shallow Underground Laboratory, scientists build highly sensitive radiation detectors to meet international security challenges, research the universe, and answer questions about our environment.
As one of two DOE Hazard Category II non-reactor nuclear research facilities, PNNL’s Radiochemical Processing Laboratory has been assisting the nation with critical mission needs in nuclear science and radiological research since 1953.
The Advanced Wireless Communications Lab allows PNNL researchers to explore how 5G can transform diverse mission areas, including port and border security, grid infrastructure engagement, and augmented human-machine teaming capabilities for first responders.
