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Jon Kulisek

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Richland, WA 99352
(509) 371-6546

PNNL Publications

2018

  • Kulisek J.A., R. Wittmann, E.A. Miller, W.J. Kernan, J.D. McCall, R.J. McConn, and J.E. Schweppe, et al. 2018. "A 3D Simulation Look-Up Library for Real-Time Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 879. PNNL-SA-113390. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2017.10.030

2017

  • Kulisek J.A., B.S. McDonald, L.E. Smith, M.A. Zalavadia, and J.B. Webster. 2017. "Analysis of an Indirect Neutron Signature for Enhanced UF6 Cylinder Verification." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 846. PNNL-SA-121713. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2016.12.003
  • Smith L.E., J.A. Kulisek, J.B. Webster, M.A. Zalavadia, R. Guerrero, and B.S. McDonald. 2017. Refinement of Gamma Spectroscopy Methods for Unattended UF6 Cylinder Verification. PNNL-26789. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Refinement of Gamma Spectroscopy Methods for Unattended UF6 Cylinder Verification
  • Smith L.E., K.A. Miller, B.S. McDonald, J.B. Webster, M.A. Zalavadia, J.R. Garner, and S. Stewart, et al. 2017. "An Unattended Verification Station for UF6 Cylinders: Field Trial Findings." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 874, no. 2017:127-136. PNNL-SA-124757. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2017.08.003
  • Smith L.E., K.A. Miller, B.S. McDonald, J.B. Webster, M.A. Zalavadia, J.R. Garner, and S. Stewart, et al. 2017. "Viability of an Unattended Verification Station for UF6 Cylinders: Phase I Findings." In ESARDA Symposium 2017, 39th Annual Meeting, May 16-18, 2017, Dusseldorf, Germany, edited by F Sevini, A De Luca and E Stringa, 774-783. Ispra:European Safeguards Research & Development Association. PNNL-SA-125753.

2015

  • Kulisek J.A., J.E. Schweppe, S.C. Stave, B.E. Bernacki, D.V. Jordan, T.N. Stewart, and C.E. Seifert, et al. 2015. "Real-Time Airborne Gamma-Ray Background Estimation Using NASVD with MLE and Radiation Transport for Calibration." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 784. PNNL-SA-103906. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2014.11.110
  • Miller E.A., T.A. White, K.D. Jarman, R.T. Kouzes, J.A. Kulisek, S.M. Robinson, and R.S. Wittman. 2015. "Combining Radiography and Passive Measurements for Radiological Threat Localization in Cargo." IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science 62, no. 5:2234-2244. PNNL-SA-100821. doi:10.1109/TNS.2015.2474146
  • Warren G.A., K.K. Anderson, J.A. Kulisek, Y. Danon, A. Weltz, V.A. Gavron, and J. Harris, et al. 2015. "Lead Slowing Down Spectrometry Analysis of Data from Measurements on Nuclear Fuel." Nuclear Science and Engineering 179, no. 3:264-273. PNNL-SA-98291. doi:10.13182/NSE13-71

2014

  • Bernacki B.E., J.E. Schweppe, S.C. Stave, D.V. Jordan, J.A. Kulisek, T.N. Stewart, and C.E. Seifert. 2014. "Estimating radiological background using imaging spectroscopy." In Proceedings of the SPIE: Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Imagery XX, May 5, 2014, Baltimore, Maryland, edited by M Velez-Reyes and FA Kruse, 9088, Article No. 90880L. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-102365. doi:10.1117/12.2051049
  • Kulisek J.A., D.V. Jordan, E.K. Mace, B.S. McDonald, and L.E. Smith. 2014. "Hybrid Enrichment Verification Array: Investigations of the High-Energy Gamma-Ray Signature Origin and Use for Partial Defect Detection." In 55th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM 2014), July 20-24, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, 4, 2909-2916. Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM). PNNL-SA-103359.
  • Stewart T.N., W.J. Kernan, J.A. Kulisek, J.E. Schweppe, C.E. Seifert, and R.S. Wittman. 2014. "Simulations of Material-Dependent Detector Responses for Airborne Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy." In IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC 2014), November 8-15, 2014, Seattle, WA, 1-4. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-107111. doi:10.1109/NSSMIC.2014.7431092

2013

  • Becker B., A. Weltz, J.A. Kulisek, J.T. Thompson, N. Thompson, and Y. Danon. 2013. "Non-destructive Assay Measurements Using the RPI Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer." Nuclear Science and Engineering 175, no. 2:124-134. PNNL-SA-89042.
  • Kulisek J.A., K.K. Anderson, A.M. Casella, C.J. Gesh, and G.A. Warren. 2013. "Assaying Used Nuclear Fuel Assemblies Using Lead Slowing-Down Spectroscopy and Singular Value Decomposition." IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science 60, no. 2:539-544. PNNL-SA-88330. doi:10.1109/TNS.2013.2250304
  • Kulisek J.A., K.K. Anderson, A.M. Casella, G.A. Warren, V.A. Gavron, Y. Danon, and A. Weltz, et al. 2013. "Update on Establishing the Feasibility of Lead Slowing Down Spectroscopy for Direct Measurement of Plutonium in Used Fuel." In 54th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM 2013). Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-96238.
  • Rodriguez D.C., E.R. Anderson, K.K. Anderson, L.W. Campbell, J.E. Fast, K.D. Jarman, and J.A. Kulisek, et al. 2013. "Measurement and Analysis of Gamma-Rays Emitted From Spent Nuclear Fuel Above 3 MeV." Applied Radiation and Isotopes 82. PNNL-SA-101223. doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2013.08.006
  • Rodriguez D.C., E.R. Anderson, K.K. Anderson, L.W. Campbell, J.E. Fast, K.D. Jarman, and J.A. Kulisek, et al. 2013. "Measurement and analysis of gamma-rays emitted from spent nuclear fuel above 3 MeV." Applied Radiation and Isotopes 82. PNNL-SA-88425. doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2013.08.006

2012

  • Kulisek J.A., K.K. Anderson, A.M. Casella, C.J. Gesh, G.A. Warren, V.A. Gavron, and M. Devlin, et al. 2012. "Status on Establishing the Feasibility of Lead Slowing Down Spectroscopy for Direct Measurement of Plutonium in Used Fuel." In 53rd Annual Meeting of the Institue of Nuclear Materials Managment 2012 (INMM 2012). Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-88756.
  • Kulisek J.A., K.K. Anderson, S.M. Bowyer, A.M. Casella, C.J. Gesh, L.E. Smith, and A. Gavron, et al. 2012. "Progress on Establishing the Feasibility of Lead Slowing Down Spectroscopy for Direct Measurement of Plutonium in Used Fuel." In 52nd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM 52), July 17-21, 2011, Palm Desert, California, 2, 1173-1182. Deerfield, Illinois:Instiute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-80557.
  • Kulisek J.A., L.W. Campbell, and D.C. Rodriguez. 2012. "Preliminary Simulations for Geometric Optimization of a High-Energy Delayed Gamma Spectrometer for Direct Assay of Pu in Spent Nuclear Fuel." In 53rd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM 53), July 15-19, 2012, Orlando, Florida, 5, 3352-3358. Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-88434.
  • Miller E.A., T.A. White, K.D. Jarman, R.T. Kouzes, J.A. Kulisek, S.M. Robinson, and C. Scherrer, et al. 2012. "Combining Radiography and Passive Measurements for Radiological Threat Detection in Cargo." In IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC 2012), October 27-November 3, 2012, Anaheim, California, 657-661. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-92137. doi:10.1109/NSSMIC.2012.6551187

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