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List of Nuclear Security Enterprise FunctionsFunctional Analysisof Selected NNSA SitesMarch 2010Performing SiteAs of 2009/2010Function Number Function Title and Definition KCP PX SRS Y-12A.2Validate Weapon CertificationConduct weapon, component, and system testing and perform analysesto ensure the vitality, safety, and readiness of the nuclear weaponsstockpile.A.2.1Perform Stockpile EvaluationsConduct extensive and rigorous tests to evaluate the portions andcomponents of the stockpile weapons to provide indicators ofconstancy through comparison with baseline data gathered duringweapon development and production. Stockpile Evaluation includesnew material laboratory tests, new material flight tests, stockpilelaboratory tests, stockpile flight tests, quality evaluations, specialtesting, and surveillance of weapon systems to support assessment ofthe safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile and toconfirm that design choices did not cause problems.A.2.1.1 Develop Stockpile Evaluation Requirements No No No NoA.2.1.2Perform Weapon & Component SurveillanceA.2.1.2.1 Determine Statistical Sample Size No No No NoA.2.1.2.2 Conduct Disassembly & Inspections (D&I) No Yes No YesA.2.1.2.3Conduct Surveillance of Assembly/Component EvaluationTests (Shake-Rattle-Roll Testing)Yes Yes Yes YesA.2.1.2.4 Build Joint Test Assemblies / JTA Sub-Assemblies Yes Yes Yes YesA.2.1.2.5Confirm Nuclear Explosive-Like Assembly (NELA) status asa Test ArticleA.2.1.2.5.1 Build Test Beds No Yes No NoA.2.1.2.5.2 Evaluate Test Beds No Yes No NoA.2.1.2.5.3 Disassemble Test Beds No Yes No NoA.2.1.2.5.4 Ship & Test Quality Evaluation Test (QET) Parts No Yes No NoA.2.1.2.6Conduct Stockpile TestsA.2.1.2.6.1 Conduct Stockpile Laboratory Tests (SLT) No Yes Yes NoA.2.1.2.6.2 Conduct Stockpile Flight Tests No No No NoA.2.1.2.6.3Conduct Joint Integrated Laboratory Tests (JILTs) withDoDNo Yes No NoA.2.1.2.7 Perform Post Mortem Evaluation Yes Yes Yes YesA.2.1.3 Perform Aging Assessments Yes No Yes YesA.2.1.4Assess AnomaliesA.2.1.4.1 Collect Data No Yes Yes YesA.2.1.4.2 Evaluate Results No Yes No NoA.2.2A.2.3Assess Reliability of Weapon TypesProvide a quantitative metric that reflects the ability of a weapon toperform its intended function successfully. A weapon’s reliability is theprobability of achieving the specified yield, at the target, across theStockpile-To-Target Sequence of environments, throughout theweapon’s lifetime, assuming proper inputs.Develop Baseline ModelsDevelop baseline models that provide accurate simulations of devicebehavior outside the parameter space spanned by the underground testdata.No No No NoNo No No NoPage 16 of 56
List of Nuclear Security Enterprise FunctionsFunctional Analysisof Selected NNSA SitesMarch 2010Performing SiteAs of 2009/2010Function Number Function Title and Definition KCP PX SRS Y-12A.2.4Assess Margins/UncertaintiesConduct evaluations of the reliability of the nuclear weapon systemsand determine the confidence that can be placed in estimates of thatreliability on the performance thresholds and associated margins forengineered systems that are made under conditions of uncertainty forthe nuclear weapons stockpile, in light of the test moratorium. Explorehow quantification of margins and uncertainties (QMU) methodologymay evolve to meet future needs.No No No NoConduct Materials/Component/Assembly TestsA.2.5Analyze the physical and chemical characteristics of materials,components and systems against Design Authority weapons specificspecificationA.2.5.1 Conduct Material Testing No Yes No YesA.2.5.2 Conduct Component Testing No Yes No YesA.2.5.3 Conduct Assembly Testing No Yes No NoA.2.6Complete Annual AssessmentPerform annual formalized reviews, utilizing wide range of processes,technologies, and expertise, culminating in a written certification letterfrom the Secretaries of Defense and Energy to the President that thenuclear weapons stockpile is safe and reliable in the absence ofunderground testing, and provides a measure of confidence that thenuclear deterrent is still safe and militarily effective.No No No NoA.3A.3.1Provide Secure TransportationProvide the resources to safely and securely transport nuclear weapons,weapons components, and special nuclear materials to meet projectedDOE, DoD, and other customer requirements.Package Nuclear Weapons, Components & MaterialsPackage nuclear weapons, weapons components, and special nuclearmaterials in accordance with current requirements.Yes Yes Yes YesA.3.2A.3.2.1A.3.2.1.1Move Nuclear Weapons, Components, & MaterialsSchedule and securely transport nuclear weapons, weaponscomponents, and special nuclear materials in accordance to customerrequirements and federal/state regulations.Coordinate Shipments for Off-site MovementSchedule ShipmentsA.3.2.1.1.1 Schedule Weapon Shipments No No No NoA.3.2.1.1.2 Schedule Component Shipments Yes Yes Yes YesA.3.2.1.1.3 Schedule Other Materials Shipments (Category III or less) No Yes No YesA.3.2.1.2 Control Shipments No Yes No NoA.3.2.2 Transport Weapon No No No NoA.3.2.3 Transport Weapon Components Yes Yes Yes YesA.3.2.4 Transport Nuclear Materials No Yes No NoA.3.2.5 Transport Other Materials (Category III or less) No Yes No YesA.3.2.6 Move Components & Materials On-Site Yes Yes Yes YesA.3.3Develop Transportation Authorization BasesDetermine, document and maintain the composite of information,submitted to, and accepted by, DOE that responds to radiological,nuclear, and process safety requirements considered to be important tothe safety of the operation.No Yes No YesPage 17 of 56
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