Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials: Experience in Regulation, Implementation and Operations

Proceedings of a conference, Vienna, 10-14 November 1997, which aimed at fostering the exchange of information, practices and experience in order to assist States, where appropriate, in upgrading their programmes for the physical protection of nuclear materials and combating illicit trafficking. It focused on the regimes, equipment and procedures currently used to minimize the possibilities of unauthorized removal of nuclear material, whether by terrorists, criminals or facility employees, and to protect against sabotage.