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|Purpose=To provide rapid, airborne radiological assessments following nuclear incidents, enabling emergency responders to make informed decisions about public safety and environmental impact. It aims to map radiation levels for risk assessment and mitigation. | |Purpose=To provide rapid, airborne radiological assessments following nuclear incidents, enabling emergency responders to make informed decisions about public safety and environmental impact. It aims to map radiation levels for risk assessment and mitigation. | ||
|Website=https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/aerial-measuring-system | |Website=https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/aerial-measuring-system | ||
|ProgramStart=1958 | |ProgramStart=1958 | ||
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'''Aerial Measuring System (AMS)''' is designed to provide rapid, airborne radiological assessments following nuclear incidents, enabling emergency responders to make informed decisions about public safety and environmental impact. | '''Aerial Measuring System (AMS)''' is designed to provide rapid, airborne radiological assessments following nuclear incidents, enabling emergency responders to make informed decisions about public safety and environmental impact. Employing specialized aircraft equipped with radiation detection systems, AMS maps radiation levels crucial for risk assessment, emergency response, and mitigation efforts. | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/aerial-measuring-system}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/aerial-measuring-system}} | ||
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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
AMS is managed by the Office of Emergency Response within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the U.S. Department of Energy. The | AMS is managed by the Office of Emergency Response within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the U.S. Department of Energy. The governance structure includes the AMS Program Manager, who directs operations with support from scientists, technical personnel, and pilots. Funding is sourced from NNSA's budget for emergency response and nuclear security. | ||
The leader of the program holds the title/position of **AMS Program Manager**. | |||
==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Aerial Measuring System was established in 1958 to support the U.S. Geological Survey during atmospheric nuclear weapons testing. Initially known as the Aerial Radiological Measuring System (ARMS), it was later renamed to AMS. | The Aerial Measuring System was established in 1958 to support the U.S. Geological Survey during atmospheric nuclear weapons testing. Initially known as the Aerial Radiological Measuring System (ARMS), it was later renamed to AMS. Key historical events include its response to the Three Mile Island accident in 1979 and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. AMS has evolved to incorporate advanced detection technologies and has expanded its capabilities internationally with the International Aerial Measuring System (I-AMS) for training partner nations. | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
Specific funding details are not publicly detailed, but AMS is funded through the NNSA's budget. Operational costs include aircraft maintenance, equipment upgrades, and personnel training. | |||
==Implementation== | ==Implementation== | ||
AMS implementation involves: | |||
* Deployment of specialized aircraft equipped with radiation detection systems. | * Deployment of specialized aircraft equipped with radiation detection systems. | ||
* Real-time data collection and analysis during flyovers | * Real-time data collection and analysis during flyovers. | ||
* | * Coordination with ground-based teams for comprehensive assessments. | ||
There is no defined end date for AMS, as it operates indefinitely to respond to nuclear incidents. | |||
==Related== | ==Related== | ||
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[[Category:Programs and initiatives]] | [[Category:Programs and initiatives]] | ||
[[Category:Programs]] | [[Category:Programs]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Department of Energy]] | ||