Radiation detection monitors at more than a dozen weigh stations in the Southeast will be put to the test this month as part of an exercise to be conducted by the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. The goal is to move toward widespread use of radiation detection devices to thwart efforts of terrorists attempting to transport dirty bombs or weapons of mass destruction, said Rob Records, program manager and a member of Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Computational Sciences and Engineering Division. "We are in the process of completing design, installation, testing and deployment of detection systems," said Records, who noted that not impeding commerce is a key aspect. Training weigh station personnel, establishing operations procedures and enhancing communication infrastructures at the regional level are also major focuses. Funding is provided by the Department of Homeland Security.
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