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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

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DNDO to Host Industry Engagement Day for Algorithm Improvement ProgramThe Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has issued a Request for Information related to creation of an Algorithm Development Kit (ADK) under its Algorithm Improvement Program, which provide the capability to improve radionuclide identification algorithm performance. The ADK will allow algorithm developers to use Gamma Detector Response Function and Analysis Software-Detector Response Function and generate spectral data sets from a collection of radionuclides, including special nuclear material, in various unshielded and…

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