Page 1 Vision Service Partnership U.S. Department of Energy’s Aerial Measuring System (AMS) Response Mission Provide a rapid and comprehensive worldwide aerial measurement, analysis, and interpretation capability in response to a nuclear/radiological emergency After reviewing the presentation below, determined that, as written on this date, it is UNCLASSIFIED. Valerie Ward 3/16/2009 NSTec Authorized Derivative Classifier

Page 2 Vision Service Partnership U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) RSL – Andrews Andrews Air Force Base Washington, D.C RSL – Nellis Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas, NV

Page 3 Vision Service Partnership Capabilities - CONUS Mission Equipment - Aircraft Beechcraft King Air B-200  Twin-engine turbo prop  IFR (all weather) rated  260 knots (300 mph) (transition speed)  Range 1,130 nm (1,300 sm)  Max endurance 5 hrs (without refueling) Four-person crew Pilot and co-pilot Scientist/Health physicist Technician/Technologist Bell-412  Twin-Pac turboshaft engine  IFR (all weather) rated  120 knots (140 mph) (transition speed)  Range 360 nm (410 sm)  Max Endurance 3 hrs (without refueling) Ground Support Scientist/Health physicist Data Analyst Aircraft mechanic Three-person crew Pilot and co-pilot Technician/Technologist

Page 4 AMS Big Picture Vision Service Partnership NNSA's Aerial Measuring System (AMS) provides specialized airborne radiation detection systems to provide real-time measurements of low levels of air and ground contamination. The AMS team consists of scientists, technicians, pilots, and ground support personnel. These trained experts are in charge of maintaining a state of readiness to respond to a radiological emergency at any time. The team is based out of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C.

Page 5 Vision Service Partnership Mission Parameters On-Call Response Phase Large Area (>25 mi 2 ) Altitude: 500-1,000 feet Spacing: 1-5 miles Speed: 140 knots Fixed-wing Aircraft Radiological Mapping Phase Rapid Overview – Emergency Response Altitude: 500 feet Spacing: 0.5 mile Speed: 80 knots Helicopter Small Area (<25 mi 2 ) – Detailed Survey Altitude: feet Line Spacing: feet Speed: 70 knots

Page 6 Vision Service Partnership On-Call Response Measurements Initial Damage Assessment Evacuation Planning Mitigation Planning Baseline Information 

Page 7 Vision Service Partnership Radiological Mapping Measurements Exposure Rate Man-made Radiation Isotope Specific

Page 8 Regionalization Issue: Two Locations Do Not Provide for Timely Response Solution: Place AMS Assets at Regional RAP Locations –Savannah River / Aiken, South Carolina (Pilot) Status: –Currently have MOU with CBP to Provide Aviation in support of RAP/AMS Mission –Providing Equipment and Training to RAP-3 –Expected to be Mission Ready 9/30/2009

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Page 10 AMS Reachback Charter Vision Service Partnership Since September 11, 2001, increasing numbers of local, state, and federal entities are entering into the AMS arena. NNSA and DHS has recognized a need by these entities for an AMS Reachback Center that would provide training and assistance on all aspects of AMS. The Center will assist local, state, and federal agencies in establishing the skills, resources, and training needed for a successful AMS regional operation.

Page 11 AMS Reachback Customer’s Expectations Vision Service Partnership To provide:  Assistance with training on the selected equipment.  Assistance in periodic equipment maintenance.  Training in flight techniques.  Assistance in mission planning.  Assistance in developing radiation safety plan for a mission.  Data analysis and interpretation.

Page 12 AMS Reachback Webpage Vision Service Partnership  Uploading collected data for processing  Downloading map products

Page 13 Mobile Aerial Radiological Surveillance (MARS) Course Vision Service Partnership Scope The scope of the course is to prepare law enforcement officers to:  Set up and operate the commercial radiation data acquisition system they own.  Plan and execute aerial surveillance mission using their aerial assets. Course Length 24 hours (three 8-hour days) (3 rd day for source over-flying) AMS and RAP personnel deliver the training

Page 14 MARS Training Summary Vision Service Partnership CityChicagoNew YorkWashingtonLos Angeles Students11 715

Page 15 Vision Service Partnership Questions