Sunday, September 28, 2008
Summary of Prevent nuclear terror
Terroeists wished to make nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors for research or power are scattered about hte globe, so nuclear security represents one of the most urgent policy if the 21st century. Engeering shares the formidable challages of finding all the dangerous nuclear materials in the world, keeping track of it, securing it, and detecting its diversion or transport for the terrorist use. There are many challenges to prevent nuclear terror attacks. Informationally, it is essential to have a sound system to protect against their theft of purchase of nuclear materials on the black market by terrorists. Also, terrorists could buy the innards of a dismantled bomb, or fuel from a nuclear power plant and build a homemade explosive device. Beside, concern for nuclear security complicates the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purpose. A possible engineering solution would be the development of a passive device situated near a teactor, which could transmit real-time data on the reactor's contents, betraying any removal of plutonium. "Nuclear car wash" can also help to detect nuclear material. In addition, real-time mutual surveillance systenms can help ensure that there is no unauthorized access to storage containers of weapon-usable materials. In short, other nuclear challanges will surface and additional engineering methods will be needed to protect against the variety of possible nuclear assualts.
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Nuclear power is really a doubled-edged sword. On one hand, it promises an alternative energy source to the world. On the other hand it can be a threat to mankind if it is to be in the wrong hands.
In my opinion, this issue is very complicated as engineer alone definitely could not solve the problems of smuggling nuclear materials across the borders or misusing of the nuclear reactors. Engineer could only try to prevent the threat from happening by creating surveillance system and the like.
It is more of the governmental body to implement strict rules and regulations for nuclear-related issue. This is because most of the terrorist problem arisen nowadays have political implication. To solve this kind of nuclear threat, talk and negotiation should be held between two 'fighting' parties such that peaceful agreement can be arrived.
Nevertheless, preventive measure implemented by engineers are still imperative to take care of future abuse of the technology.
Language-wise, I do not know how to comment because you do not cite your reference.
Good job ;)
Nuclear power has been a hot topic since it was introduced to the world.It can be an alternative energy source.However,if some bad guys take control of it,serious results will come about.
In my view,nuclear power can be put into practice.However,it should be done carefully and controlled strictly by the government.We can never deny that nuclear power has a promising future to offer us energy as long as we make good use of it.
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