Deterrence
NSRI has delivered important contributions to military and civilian leaders working toward strategic deterrence. Our efforts include:
- Nuclear education
- Escalation dynamics research
- Tabletop exercises
- Decision support tools
- High-performance materials research
- Advanced manufacturing of components
- Conceptual nuclear weapon design
- Survivability of forces
- NC3 research
- Electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) research
- Deterrence policy requirements
Defense
NSRI helps to strengthen nuclear security by conducting research for U.S. government agencies in the areas of:
- Weapon and material security
- Proliferation technology detection
- Nuclear nonproliferation
Additional research in the area of nuclear counterterrorism includes:
- Detection of special nuclear material
- Radiological material characterization
- Rapidly deployable nuclear sensors
- Hazard modeling research
- Medical countermeasure research in cases of radiological exposure
Diplomacy
Though the geopolitical environment for diplomacy has been unfavorable recently, arms control remains an essential tool for the U.S. to reduce nuclear risks to itself and its allies and partners.
To support our customers and sponsors, NSRI and the University of Nebraska research diplomatic and foreign engagement options in all areas of nuclear arms control, nonproliferation and verification.