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Smart Planning for Radioactive Source Transport Advanced Tools for Increased Safety and Efficiency
Rajiv Khadka1, Xingyue Yang, Kevin Kenney
1Idaho National Laboratory, 1955 N. Fremont Ave. Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA.
Health Physics
|February 3, 2026
Summary
Managing high-activity radioactive sources at end-of-life (EOL) is complex. A new software solution uses LiDAR and dynamic route planning for safer, more efficient radioactive material handling and transportation.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
Background:
- End-of-life (EOL) management of high-activity radioactive sources presents significant safety, logistical, and regulatory challenges.
- Traditional methods for site assessment and transportation planning are often inadequate, lacking precision and adaptability.
- Existing approaches can lead to inefficiencies and increased safety risks in handling radioactive materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel software solution designed to overcome the limitations of traditional methods in radioactive source EOL management.
- To enhance the safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of radioactive source transportation and handling.
- To provide a comprehensive tool for detailed site assessment and precision planning.
Main Methods:
- Integration of light detection and ranging (LiDAR)-based 3D environment modeling for detailed terrain visualization.
- Development of smart dynamic route planning algorithms for optimized transportation paths.
- Implementation of customizable measurement functionalities and user-centric virtual navigation tools.
- Inclusion of interactive hazard visualizations and real-time collision detection features.
Main Results:
- The software enables accurate 3D environmental modeling and detailed site assessments.
- Dynamic route planning and virtual navigation facilitate precision planning for operations.
- Interactive hazard identification and collision detection enhance safety protocols.
- Real-world application demonstrated improved operational efficiencies and risk minimization.
Conclusions:
- The novel software solution significantly improves radioactive source EOL management.
- The tool enhances operational efficiency, minimizes risks, and ensures regulatory compliance.
- This technology has the potential to revolutionize radioactive material handling and advance the state of practice.
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