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Sleuthing from home.

Authors :
Gupta, Vipin
McNab, Philip
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Dec1993, Vol. 49 Issue 10, p44-47. 4p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Tells how it is possible for the Verification Technology Information Center (VERTIC) to monitor nuclear testing in China within three hours of the detonation. Use of commercial satellite imagery, seismic data and computer programs; Questions regarding collection and dissemination of sensitive information in an increasingly open world; Tests in China detected by VERTIC during 1992; Response of commercial agents to requests for high-resolution images; French connection.

Subjects

Subjects :
*NUCLEAR weapons testing

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
49
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9312017579
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1993.11456436