| Description |
1 online resource (15 p.) |
| Series |
Strategic forum / INSS ; no. 262 |
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Strategic forum ; no. 262.
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| Note |
February 2011. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 10-11). |
| Summary |
Without Department of Defense (DOD) intervention, the United States runs the risk of a small reactor market dominated by foreign countries, further eroding U.S. commercial nuclear power capabilities and damaging U.S. control over nuclear energy proliferation. DOD has recently expressed interest in the possibility of integrating small nuclear reactors on military bases as part of its strategy to 'island' bases from the fragile civilian power grid. Small nuclear reactor technology offers a host of benefits over traditional large reactors, namely, a smaller footprint, scalable design, factory-based construction, portability, and passive safety features. DOD has a chance to become a 'first mover' in the emerging small reactor market; by providing assistance and guidance to the private sector, DOD can ensure that successful designs meet its operational needs. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Mar. 5, 2011). |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement.
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Nuclear power plants -- Military aspects -- United States.
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Nuclear industry -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Breetz, Hanna L.
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National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies.
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| Gpo Item No. |
0378-H-12 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 5.417:262 |
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