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3D mapping for nuclear safeguards verification

For many years, JRC has been developing 3D scanning techniques for nuclear safeguards verification.

Safeguards inspectors from DG ENER and IAEA use the tools developed at the JRC in several facilities for the verification of the Basic Technical Characteristics (BTC) and for the Design Information Verification (DIV). 

The inspection activities include the verification of declared changes using static scanners, as well as verifying the absence of undeclared changes using mobile scanning. JRC provides technical support, both in preparation and during the on-site activities, including training the inspectors in the use of the 3D technologies.

3D laser scanning

The Mobile Laser Scanning Platform

STeAM Desktop processing software

Future objectives

Future developments include the integration of new nuclear-relevant sensors into mobile mapping and the application of the developed SLAM algorithms to robotic platforms.

To find out more about the JRC's work on similar topics, explore the related JRC portfolios: