Lab Accomplish 2010

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This yearsLabs Accomplishments publication recognizessome of Sandias best work during 2009, as submitted bycenter offices and selected by division offices. Each citationis followed by the numbers of centers that contributedmostdirectly to the effort described.

An acronym after each accomplishment indicates whichof Sandias strategic management units (SMUs)or strategic management groups (SMGs) the workmost directly supported. The SMG/SMU acronyms are:

NW: Nuclear Weapons SMG & SMU

DS&A: Defense Systems & Assessments SMU

ER&N: Energy, Resources, & Nonproliferation SMU

HS&D: Homeland Security & Defense SMU

ST&E: Science, Technology, & Engineering SMU

IES: Integrated Enabling Services SMU

WFO: Work for Others

Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a multiprogram laboratory operated bySandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed MartinCorporation and a prime contractor to the US Department of EnergysNational Nuclear Security Administration.

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Rod Geer and Darrick Hurst Labs Accomplishments Team

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Inside . . .

2009 marked 60 years of achievements by Sandia National Laboratories. Since 1949,Sandia has developed science-based technologies that support US national security.Americans depend on Sandias technology solutions to solve national and global

threats to peace and freedom. In this photo from the 1950s, two Sandians examineequipment undergoing component testing for environmental stresses, including, inthis case, subzero temperatures in a cold chamber.

John Ford (1381),places fuel rods inthe Seven PercentCritical Experiment(7uPCX) test reactor a reactor strippeddown to its simplest

form. The fuel rodJohn is holding is

actually a dummyrod used for practice.

Cover photograph by Randy Montoya

Nuclear weapons engineering . . . . . . . 3

Weapon security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product realization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Supply chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Partnerships & alliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IT, networks, & facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Homeland security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Military programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Computer & information sciences . . . . . 9

Microelectronics & microsystems . . . . 10

Engineering sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

HR, finance, & legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Global security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bioscience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Pulsed power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

ES&H & security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Governance, leadership, & management .15

Ethics & business conduct . . . . . . . . . 15

Community involvement, customer

relations, institutional development . . .15


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Nuclear weapons engineeringThe environment in which Sandia will execute its NWmission over the 2010-2014 timeframe will provide chal-lenges unlike anything the Labs has ever faced. SandiasNuclear Weapons Leadership Council (NWLC), in consul-tation with NW program and line directors, has devel-oped a vision to guide Sandia in these times. The centraltheme ofNuclear Weapons Vision 2014 is that nothingwill be more important in meeting these extraordinarychallenges than the people of Sandia Labs.(220) NW

The W76-1 Intent Stronglink (ISL) requires three electricalfeedthrough connectors (aka headers) that had posed seri-ous manufacturing cost and yield problems. The ISLHeader Manufacturing Team developed an alternativedesign employing a novel glass-ceramic material systemnot previously used for weapon components. The newsystem demonstrated superior performance and pro-vided a substantial cost reduction with greatlyimproved yields. The team qualified the new process andcomponents, then manufactured and shipped sufficient

quantities of the three diamond-stamped headers to sup-port W76-1 build schedules, all within four months.(2400, 2600, 2700, 1500, 1800, 420) NW

The 2009 Nuclear Posture Review, when released, willarticulate the nuclear policy affecting the future of thestockpile, the weapon production complex, NNSA, andthe national laboratories. Sandias Systems AnalysisGroup has contributed to this effort as an officiallydesignated analysis cell responding to Office of theSecretary of Defense requests on a range of issues. Of par-ticular note were efforts to visualize how the nuclear triadwould be balanced at lower stockpile levels, the develop-ment of many stockpile composition alternatives andcourses of action for NNSA, and a white paper onweapons needed in a future stockpile to hedge againsttechnical failures and/or geopolitical requirements.(500) NW

The Integrated Budget Tool (IBT) was developed to assistfederal program managers during the annual budgetprocess. The IBT, using detailed budget information thatincludes a prioritized list of activities, performs an optimizedresource competition to develop a new budget plan that

honors budget allocation constraints and illustrates theresulting impact on the future NA-10 program. The tool hasbeen deployed to NNSA headquarters and applied to ana-lyze several future budget scenarios in support of FY2011and future year budget negotiations. (500, 6300) NW

Sandias System of Systems AnalysisToolset (SoSAT) is providing anunprecedented system ofsystemsmodeling and analysis capabilityfor the Armys planned newground combat vehicles (GCV) aspart of its modernization program.This summer, Sandia provided mod-eling and analysis for inputs to thenew GCV requirements and perfor-mance objectives during the 120-day study. The use of SoSAT wascritical in providing a methodologyto model the new Office of the Secre-tary of Defense Materiel AvailabilityKey Performance Parameter (KPP)requirement. (6300) DS&A

Sandias Integrated Surety Solutions(ISS) project team completed a cru-cial Level II milestone by demon-

strating advanced technologiesfor enhanced weapon surety dur-

ing transportation. ISS made significant progress towardrealization of key elements within the National Surety Plan(under development by NNSA and weapon laboratories).Demonstrations were conducted for NNSA AssistantDeputy Administrator (ADA) for Secure Transportation andADA for Science, Engineering, and Production. (8200, 2100,6400) NW

The US is currently spending hundreds of millions of dol-lars on upgrades to the physical security of nuclearweapons facilities and exploring technologies for increas-ing the use denial capabilities of its nuclear assets. DANTEis a force-on-force battle simulation tool built on theUmbra framework. Umbra is a flexible tactical hybrid sim-ulation engine and framework that can integrate physical,cyber, and behavioral elements at variable fidelity in a 3-Denvironment. DANTE successfully modeled a US nuclearweapons facility, providing insight into the effectivenessof physical security tactics and technologies. By betterunderstanding how physical security and weapon use denial

approaches work together, more effective system solutionscan be pursued, potentially saving millions of dollars.(400, 6300, 6400) NW

Integrated Planning has beendesigned and deployed acrossthe full suite of NW core prod-ucts and essential capabilities.This planning approach iden-tifies the requirements basisand key linkages across theprogram, has a time horizonconsistent with the nationalbudget process, and isintended to strike an appropri-ate balance between productpull and technology push. Itprovides an internal frame-work for ensuring maximumconsistency and alignmentacross Sandias nuclearweapons program. It also

provides a common integrat-ing construct for communica-

tion with our NNSA customers. (200, 2100, 2400, 2500,2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 8200, 8400, 1100, 1200, 1300,1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 5300) NW

The first-ever simulations were performed of three-dimensional plasma transport in a classified neutron tubegeometry using new capabilities developed in the ASCProgram Assured Performance Focus Area. A number ofsimulations were performed using more than 100 millionplasma particles with meshes containing more than 10million elements requiring thousands of processors.These simulations demonstrated the dependence of tubeperformance on geometric variations. This achievementis critical to completing an NNSA 2015 milepost quan-tifying neutron tube performance uncertainty to man-ufacturing and design variations. (1500, 2700) NW

Two major alterations (ALT 357/358) to the B61-7/11family of weapons were completed, marking the end ofan eight-year, multisite effort that spanned the designto production spectrum. Major accomplishmentsincluded the installation of a new spin rocket motor anda new Los Alamos National Laboratory-designed cannedsubassembly. Additionally, B61-7/11 recode operations

were completed for the first time at Pantex using thenewly implemented Code Management System. (2100,2500, 2900, 1500, 400) NW

Joint Test Assembly (JTA) product realization teams deliv-ered the first W76-1 JTA1 and W88 JTA2-Refresh produc-tion units.These JTAs later performed flawlessly whenlaunched from an Ohio-class submarine on a Trident-IImissile during a stockpile evaluation flight test cul-mination of multiyear/multiagency programs that includedNNSA, US Navy, Sandia, Savannah River Site, Kansas CityPlant, Pantex, Y-12, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.Both JTAs are highly instrumented and contain advancedtelemetry systems that collect warhead data to be used forsurveillance of the W88/Mk5 and W76-1/Mk4A. (0400,1700, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2900, 5300, 8200) NW

DoDs Trusted IC Supplier Program accredited SandiasMicrosystems Center as a Category 1A supplier of bothtrusted design and foundry services. Our ISO 9001-certifiedprocesses for custom integrated-circuit design, fabrication,packaging, test, failure analysis, and reliability allow Sandiato offer a total integrated trusted solution to both ourinternal and external national security customers.

(1700) NW

Department 2614 led development of a micro-opticalswitch targeted for multiple uses.This design integratesfiberoptics and MEMS, creating new performance capa-bilities for optical applications. MEMS provide the preci-sion alignment of optical fibers fibers that can carrylarge power and data bandwidth. The compact and robustdevice has been tested in multiple environments and hassuccessfully switched more than 5 million cycles. (1500,1700, 2100, 2400, 2600, and Kansas City Plant) NW

B61-7 ALT 357/358 Last Production Unit.

W76-1 Intent Stronglink headers with a novel glass-ceramicmaterials system that improves performance and manufac-

turability while also significantly reducing cost.

Leakage paths in a system identified by radiation transport analysis.

We have made significantprogress toward uncer-tainty quantification forpredicting X-ray dose ratein weapon systems. Amethodology was developedfor quantifying the uncer-tainties in predicting thedose-rate environment forweapon systems in hostileX-ray environments. Thesemethods will aid weapondesigners in the qualificationof future systems to nuclearsurvivability requirements.(1300, 1400) NW

Development of a power-harvesting Integrated Gas TransferSystem (IGTS) achieved a major goal by initiating perfor-mance testing of a tritium-filled prototype at the SavannahRiver Tritium Facility. Performance has compared well withhigh-fidelity thermoelectrical models over a period of 10months, showing no losses beyond that owing to tritiumradiological decay. The IGTS technology is being leveraged ina concurrent cross-center effort developing a standalonetritium thermoelectric generator (TTG). Both Kansas CityPlant and Savannah River National Laboratory are partneringwith Sandia on the TTG development project.

(8200, 8300, 2500, 1800, 1500) NW

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Remote sensingNew technology has resulted in a lithium-ion battery that

can operate outside its package, even in the presence ofoxygen or water. The anode, cathode, and electrolyte arecoated or spray-painted onto an arbitrary surface. By doingaway with inertcomponents,the resultingbattery allowsmore energy tobe stored infour times lessspace. Theapproach tooktop honors outof 800 projectsat a recent tri-lab LDRD sym-posium. A spin-off of thetechniquedemonstrated high-temperature operation suitable fordown-hole drilling applications. (2500, 1800) DS&A, ER&N

Sandias space mechanism designs range from cryogenicfilter wheels to highly preloaded launch locks to sub-micron step-focusing mechanisms. Support equipmentthat protects personnel and high-value national secu-rity assets during assem-bly operations also is partof the design suite. Thisinnovative equipment isused to lift, support, andtransport specialized pay-loads while meeting all sys-tem requirements. Special-ized tooling a gantrysystem, for example allows for precise align-ment of optical assembliesinto the system in a fewhours compared to multi-ple days for the previousprogram. Using uniqueoptomechanical designtechniques, the gantry sys-

tem employed a compositebeam and flexures to mini-mize deflections and meetcritical alignment toler-ances, thereby assuring the required system performance.(2600, 5700, 5500, 2400) DS&A

Sandia satellite payloads and ground systems are impor-tant components of the US Nuclear Detonation DetectionSystem (USNDS). Sandia sensors fly aboard Global Posi-tioning System (GPS) and Defense Support Program (DSP)

satellites.Twonotable space-flight mile-stones wereachieved thisyear. On June14, 2009, DSPFlight 14reached its 20thanniversary on-orbit; and onAug. 17 the lastGPS Block IIRspacecraft wassuccessfullylaunched. Sev-eral teams areactively engagedin utilizing thedata from more than two dozen on-orbit systems. Addi-tional teams are preparing the next-generation (Block IIF)payloads for launch in 2010 and are developing ground

systems to interpret data from advanced sensors. (5700,5500, 5300, 1700, 2600) DS&A

Sandia recently participated in the design, development,manufacture, and characteri-zation of next-generation,large-format, high-frame-ratevisible and infrared focal planearrays (FPAs). These new state-of-the-art sensors are the firstof their kind and will enablecritical new national secu-rity missions. The FPAs havebeen fully characterized in thelaboratory for satellite flightperformance and baselineoperation; integration into atelescope payload begins in2010. (5700, 1700, 5500,5300) DS&A

Significant improvement in

the US capability to accuratelylocate possible nuclear testsand other seismic events isbeing achieved by Sandias

Next Generation Monitoring Systems organization. A fullyglobal 3-D model of the Earths mantle was produced using

an iterative tomographic inversion technique with a dataset of more than 9 million source-receiver ray paths.Through combination of state-of-the-art ray-bending tech-niques, variable resolution tessellated gridding, and large-

scale multicore computing, this model is expected toachieve levels of event location accuracy not previouslyseen. (5500, 5700) DS&A

On Nov. 23, 2009, space shuttle astronauts manuallydeployed Sandias latest research payload on the exteriorof the InternationalSpace Station. TheSingle Event UpsetXilinx-Sandia Experi-ment team is the firstin the nation tolaunch an experimenton the Xilinx Virtex 5advanced Field Pro-grammable GateArray. Valuable ioniz-ing high-energy parti-cle upset data will begathered and pairedwith data collectedfrom the Space Sta-

tions charged particleradiation spectrome-ter to advanceunderstanding of the effect of space weather on highperformance, space-based computing. In July 2010, theastronauts will retrieve the experiments and return themto Earth for further analysis by the Sandia team. (5700,2600, 1700, 1800) DS&A

Sandia was part of a multiagency, multicorporation effortto develop a small, low-cost, high performance space-based imaging radar to find ice/water for manned spaceflight to the moon. NASAsLunar Reconnaissance Orbiterlaunched June 18, 2009, fromCape Canaveral and reachedlunar orbit on June 25. Sandiadelivered software and flight-qualified hardware of the Digi-tal Receiver and QuadratureWaveform Synthesizer. Sandiais analyzing radar imagery for

signs of ice, uncovering themoons coldest, darkestregions, looking into craters,and other mysterious areasthat never receive sunlight.(5300, 5900, 5700, 1500) DS&A

Tonopah Test Range

Gantry system, conceived and designed by Dept. 2617 staff,

used to align a lens cell assembly for optical testing. The systemallowed alignment tolerances in the ten-thousandths range tobe maintained to meet system performance requirements.

The last Block IIR Global Burst Detector pay-load being launched from Cape Canaveralon Aug. 19, 2009.

Launch of lunar recon-naissance orbiter.

Restart authorization for Tonopah Test Range

operations, including all work relating to theplanning, testing, recovery, clearing, safing,handling, and storage of our Joint TestAssembly (JTA) mission, was approved by theDiv. 2000 VP on June 1, 2009. This quickeffort also resulted in the successful testing of52 Man-Portable Air Defense System (Man-PADS) missiles and resulted in software algo-rithm updates for the defensive systems ofDoD aircraft deployed in the Iraq/Afghanistantheater to improve survivability rates of air-craft engaged in those conflicts. (2900, 4100,400) NW, DS&A

Weapon securityThe OPUS Project, which is developing hardwareto improve safety, security, and logistics of over-the-road transportation of nuclear weapons,completed its baseline design phase in 2009 andnow moves into the qualification phase. The pri-mary products of the project are overpacks thataccommodate the six containerized weapon sys-tems to provide roll-on/roll-off loading efficiencywith improved crash and fire performance andimproved security. Prototype equipment has beentested at Pantex and Military First destinations.The first production unit is expected in May 2011.(400, 6400, 2900, 6700, 1500, 8100) NW

A hands-on demonstration of a 20 mALi-ion battery bent around a 1.8 V red LED. MISSE-7 suitcase-like containers hold

Sandia experiments on the exteriorof the International Space Station.

White rectangular box is SEUXSE;orange boxes contain passive Sandia-developed advanced materials andcomponents.

In October and November 2009, Sandia and the New York Air National Guard(NYANG) partnered to conduct crevasse detection tests in Antarctica. The NYANGprovided the LC-130 aircraft to test the Crevasse Detection Radar (CDR), Sandiadesigned X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (mini SAR derivative); the radar operatedsuccessfully and demonstrated its ability to detect buried crevasses.

Test results proved that the CDR is capable of operating on an LC-130 and will serve asa valuable tool to map out deep-field landing areas to avoid accidents involvingburied crevasses. As a result, four current production radars are in design and will bedelivered at the end of CY2010.(5300) DS&A

Following an eight-hour flight the radar is deployed beneaththe aft paratrooper door.

Marty Thomson (5348), lays out radar reflectors at thePegasus site.

South Pole station and ceremonial South Pole marker.


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Product realizationEngineering staff in Sandias Electronic Fabrication Depart-ment followed Lean Six Sigma methodology to implementa high-rigor/high-quality cable manufacturing work cell tomeet spaceflight hardware requirements. FollowingAS9100 spaceflight documentation, Sandia engineeringdesign requirements and customer feedback, an auto-

mated cable manufacturing process from design tomanufacturing to final acceptance is now available toSandia engineering. The final step in this seamless processwill format the hardware in an inclusive software applica-tion for paperless manufacturing from a SolidWorksdesign. (2400) NW, WFO

Design engineers in Dept. 2550 have qualified CL-20 foruse in the MC4872 detonator. CL-20 is a secondary explo-sive that captured widespread interest due to its high out-put and enhanced safety characteristics. Sandia has beenconducting experiments with CL-20 in explodingbridgewire devices (EBD) to support developmentqualifi-cation activities for various programs. The MC4872 optionrepresents an improvement in performance, shelf-life, andsafety relative to legacy components.This constitutesthe first new energetic material introduced into thestockpile by Sandia in the past 10 years. (2500) NW

The Timer Product Realization Team (PRT) establishedand qualified manufacturing processes and delivered170 mark-quality units in less than eight monthsas a stop-gap measure to support the W78program. Starting with no defined manufactur-ing space, tooling, or process equipment, theteam achieved the first mark-quality timerassemblies at Sandia. This surpassed the18-month product realization goal ofDiv. 2000, culminating with adefect-free product acceptance bythe Sandia Site Office. This activ-ity allowed neutron generatorshipments to our Air Forcecustomer seven months aheadof our external productionsupplier. (2700, 2500, 2400, 1500,400) NW, Stockpile & WeaponProduct Realization StrategicArea

The first production unit (FPU) of a Joint Test Assembly(JTA8) for the Air Force nuclear air-launched cruise missile(W80-1) was completed in July 2009, ahead of schedule andunder budget. The JTA8 FPU flight test occurred in Novem-ber 2009. The JTA8 replaces the older JTA1R, which wasdesigned and fielded in the early 1980s.The JTA8 signifi-cantly increased the ability of Sandia and LLNL to evalu-ate the W80-1 warhead components in realistic flightenvironments. Additionally, the JTA8 costs $150K less perunit than the JTA1R. (8200, 8100, 2700, 12300) NW

Sandias External Production organization ended FY09with the build out of the B61 spin rocket motor (SRM).The final source acceptance and diamond stamping ofLots 16 and 17 on Aug. 27, 2009, brought to closure thesuccessful development and manufacturing of thenewly designed SRM. The development efforts began in

April 2003.The SRM provides enhanced spin stabi-lization at extreme dynamic pressures. Over the pastseveral years, nine lots were produced and delivered tobe fielded in the B61 stockpile. Over the life of the SRM,the program achieved a $991,000 savings.(2500, 2100) NW

Sandia qualified the Joint TestAssembly Neutron GeneratorMonitor in time to meet the W80

JTA8 schedule. This monitor is asolid-state, dual-channel, X-rayshielded device capable of mea-suring the individual outputs ofthe two simultaneously operat-ing neutron generators in theW80 JTA8 system. With this newmonitor, W80 JTA testing will, forthe first time, be supported withwaveform data on neutron out-

put and with X-ray-induced errorreduced by at least an order ofmagnitude. (2700, 400, 2900,8100, 8200) NW, Stockpile &Weapon Product RealizationStrategic Area

We successfully completed the Micro-Modular Telemetry(MMT) project, delivering and testing eight MMT for sur-vival in Stockpile-to-Target Sequence environments forboth re-entry vehicle and gravity bomb delivery. Survivingthese environments demonstrates that the design hasreached the project goals of achieving a TechnologyReadiness Level (TRL) of six and a Manufacturing ReadinessLevel of one. The MMT project enables the pre-qualify-ing of standardized modules that can be quickly and effi-ciently assembled to create telemetry systems with adesired set of performance attributes. (8100) NW

The Product Realization Integrated Digital Enterprise (PRIDE)program delivered Pantex test data and nuclear explosiveoperating procedures through the PRIDE portal to meet sys-tem engineer requirements. It deployed the Master NuclearSchedule application and was assigned stewardship for threeKansas City Plant computing systems.These PRIDE classi-fied systems enabled NNSA and the Nuclear SecurityEnterprise (NSE) to manage the stockpile.They supportedthe Sandia-led annual assessment, provided data to NSEmanufacturing processes, and exchanged data with DoD totrack interagency shipments. (9500, 2900, 9300) NW

Supply chainLogistics Operations received a certificate of reg-istration to the International Organization forStandardization (ISO) 9001:2008 Quality Man-agement Systems - Requirements. Their ISO jour-ney started more than three years ago as a tool toimprove customer satisfaction and create a cul-ture of continual improvement. The main bene-fit of registration has been the creation of a moreprocess- and data-managed organization. Logis-tics Operations (shipping/packaging, materialmovement, property management, fleet servicesand corporate storage) was acknowledged bythe British Standards (BSI) registrar as a veryprofessional organization where top manage-ment has initiated a continual improvementphilosophy, eagerly accepted by and acted uponby all personnel. (10200) IES

The newly designed spin rocket motor isbeing retrofitted into B61 weapons.

Neutron generator monitor.

Characterization of CL-20 suitable for implementation in mark-quality energetic components includes scanning electron

microscopy (SEM) imaging of the powder, as shown above.

Cable manufacturing equipment and products.

Following a four-year Sandia-led development program, the spin rocketmotors, which have significantly higher torque output, are being retrofittedinto B61 weapons.

Timer assembly.

ISO-certified Logistics Operations Logo.

Fleet Services received national recognition as one of thetop 100 fleets in North America. Achievements include con-tinuous improvements using process-based quality manage-

ment system; implementing commercial off-the-shelf fleetmanagement software for efficiencies of operations; contin-ual leadership in alternative fuels and petroleum reduction,exceeding Presidential Executive Orders. Alternative fuelvehicles encompass 46 percent of the fleet, with petro-leum consumption reduced more than 27 percent since1999. There also is an impressive safety culture morethan 500 injury-free days using Behavior-Based Safety,Human Performance Improvement, and other initiatives.(10200) IES


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Artists rendering of the dramatic strain relaxation in a GaN film grown on GaN nanowires, appearing on the inside cover of the June 19, 2009, issue ofAdvanced Materials.

Jim Pitts, Northrop Grumman ElectronicSystems, and Dori Ellis (5200), DSA ChiefOperating Officer, at signing of umbrellaCRADA.

Materials

In July 2009, Sandia and NorthropGrumman Electronic Systems signedthe first-ever, five-year umbrella coop-erative research and developmentagreement between the two entities.This accord acknowledges Sandia as a

strategic partner to one of theworlds largest defense contractors.Northrop Grumman employs 120,000individuals and has sales of $34 billion.Among the agreed areas of mutualinterest, quantum information systemsand focal plane arrays have been giventhe highest priority for near-termattention. Discovery, discussion, anddevelopment of numerous project/taskstatements (PTSs) are under way onterahertz lasers, silicon photonics, andother systems technologies. (5200,10012, 11500, 5300, 1700) DS&A

Three Industry Partnerships programsreceived international and regional recog-nition. The Sandia Science & TechnologyPark won Outstanding Research Park of theYear from the Association of UniversityResearch Parks. The New Mexico Small Busi-

ness Assistance Program won the FederalLaboratory Consortium OutstandingRegional Partnership Award. Both programswere recognized for leveraging Labs technol-ogy to create jobs in New Mexico. Sandiaand the Semiconductor Research Corp. wonthe Deal of Distinction award from theLicensing Executives Society for agreementsassociated with the National Institute forNano-Engineering. (1030, 1800) ST&E

A new technique employs nanowire arrays as inexpensive growthtemplates for improved-quality gallium nitride (GaN) films that areused in visible light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and other devices.These devices generally suffer from high numbers of performance-degrading defects known as dislocations. Due to their minute size,

the GaN nanowires, about 1/1000th the diameter of a human hair,efficiently relax mismatch strain that leads to dislocation formation.Coalescing vertically aligned arrays of the nanowires leads to amuch higher-quality strain-relaxed GaN film with reduced numbersof dislocations. (1100) ST&E

Since 9/11, federal agencies havelooked for cost-effective ways toimprove security. NNSAs Office ofField Security tasked the Security Sys-tems and Technology Center todevelop a plan to address Congress

2008 NNSA Act. The plan describesthe principles and processes NNSAneeds to effectively manage theentire life cycle of physical securitytechnologies to securely perform itsmission. The plan includes a surveyof existing physical security technolo-gies and a funding strategy to deter-mine how NNSA will use funds infuture budget requests. (6400) HS&D

The Manufacturing Science and TechnologyCenter and the Engineering Sciences Centerjointly developed experimental and com-putational methods to accurately predictdegradation of adhesive bond strengths inhumid environments. This included devel-opment of a rapid new test that predictsdegradation on a very short time-scale andrefinement of finite element codes to accu-rately predict the initiation of cohesive and

adhesive failure in polymers. Temperaturedependencies of various cohesive and adhe-sive tests were measured and the results werein excellent agreement with this nonlinearviscoelastic model. (2400, 1500) NW, DS&A

We proposed an answer to a decades-oldconundrum: Why does grain growthstop? Controlling grain size is crucial todeveloping novel materials, especially forextreme environments. Yet grain size isnot infinitely variable; annealingincreases grain size by a factor of 10 atmost. Our simulations show that even athigh temperatures microstructures con-tain some smooth, very slow boundaries

that pin the grains after modest amountsof growth. This observation provides thefirst explanation for grain growth stag-nation in high-purity materials.(1800) ER&N, ST&E

We have developed dia-mond-like nanocomposite(DLN) advanced wear-resistant coatings withproperties tailored tomitigate friction inelectromechanicalcomponents. Life cycletests of DLN coatings inprototype Dual StronglinkMechanism units showeddramatically improvedmechanical life with littleor no sign of wear even afterthousands of cycles of

testing in ambient air. Thiswork was recognized byNNSA through an Employeeof the Quarter award. Thesecoatings are also being suc-cessfully evaluated for usein harsh and moredemanding applications forthe DoD. (1800, 2600) NW,DS&A, ST&E

Diamond-like nanocomposite ( DLN)-coated dual stronglinkmechanism parts.

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The next-generation PRoduct Information ManagementEnvironment (ePRIME) now supports WFO and NWprojects. This environment provides configuration andchange management of product definition informa-tion models, drawings, documents, and buildrecords across the products lifecycle. This solution an important element of Sandias Product Lifecycle Man-agement (PLM) supporting Mission Execution is led byDept. 2990 following a business model for corporate andNSE integration, comprehensive cost management, andenterprise computing to assure scalability and sustainabilityfor lab-wide use on projects large and small. (2900, 2100,5200, 5500) NW

The Facilities Operations and Management Center 4800continues to lead the DOE complex in energy use reduc-tion, as it has for the last 20 years. In fiscal year 2009,Sandia reduced energy intensity in regular officebuildings by 6.4 percent, and reduced water intensityby 14.2 percent. (4800) IES

The three-year Heating System Modernization (HSM) pro-ject has successfully converted 47 Sandia buildings from acentral steam plant (Bldg. 605) to independent boilers. InMay, the steam plant was shut down permanently. Theproject realized monthly savings of $70,000 on gas,$7,000 in water-treatment chemicals, $7,000 in labor,and 500,000 gallons of water. It also reduced operationsand maintenance costs in repairing steam leaks in Sandiasdeteriorated underground piping system. Two huge fuel-oil storage tanks were also demolished, reducing Sandiasregulatory compliance risk. (4800) IES

IT, networks, & facilities

Homeland securityUnified IMMS display of geospatial and aggregate results.

Sandia removed 125,000 square feet ofspace from its inventory in FY2009,including removed or demolishedowned space and leased space. About75,000 square feet of High-SecurityBuildings (HSB) were added.TheDecontamination & DemolitionProgram won a DOE EnvironmentalSustainability Star (EStar) award foremphasizing NNSA pollution-pre-vention (P2) techniques when raz-ing substandard buildings. Thisawards competition recognizes exem-plary environmental-sustainabilitypractices across the department.(4800) IES

Blackberry handheld computingdevices can now be brought into thelimited area under a new pilot pro-gram. This culminates a four-year

effort to enhance communicationsproductivity and address related secu-rity concerns. Blackberry functionalityhas been integrated with the labora-torys desktop computing environ-ment in both New Mexico and Cali-fornia. Testing, evaluation, anddeployment in several early phases hasbeen completed and will be expandedto laboratory scale in the coming year.(9300, 9600, 8900)

TracerFIRE incident responders collaborate to address the threat.

Sandia hosted a unique training and cyber war games exercise (TracerFIRE)designed to help NNSA formalize and build a community of analysts thatwill cooperatively respond to cyber incidents. To create a realistic environ-ment, the exercise included all of the NNSA labs and external partnerssuch as the FBI and DOE Cyber Incident Response Center. This effort andthe relationships established among the defenders have led to collaborationon several real-world attacks that have taken place throughout NNSA.(8900, 9300, 12002) NW

The Chemical Facility Restoration Operational Technol-ogy Demonstration project recently executed a FinalDemonstration at Ontario (California) InternationalAirport. A primary objective was to decrease the timerequired to restore critical infrastructure to opera-

tional status following a chemical warfare agentrelease. This multiyear project developed plans, proce-dures, and technologies for rapid and effective restora-tion of major transportation hubs, such as airports,following a chemical contamination incident. Projectdeliverables and their impact on the restoration processtimeline were exhibited at the three-day FinalDemonstration. (6300, 8100, LLNL, ORNL, PNNL) HS&D

Sandia completed the first year of work on the Inte-grated Modeling, Mapping, and Simulation (IMMS) pro-ject for the Department of Homeland Security Science &Technology organization. The focus of the project is asoftware architecture that enables model, simulation,and data federation for incident planning and

response efforts. Advanced collaboration technologiesenabling distributed planning and exercise are alsobeing explored. An IMMS concept demonstration wasfeatured at the opening ceremony of the NationalExercise and Simulation Center within FEMA HQ.(8100, 8900, 6300) HS&D

Sandias Explosive Destruct System(EDS) has been certified for use intreatment of German TraktorRockets. Sandias EDS has beenwidely used to safely destroychemical munitions. However,these captured German munitionsinclude propellants, so certificationthat EDS could be used to safelytreat them required extensive mod-

eling, explosives testing, and prepa-ration of full test documentationused in front of the DoD ExplosivesSafety Board to gain their approval.Treatment is now underway.(5400, 8100. 8200) HS&D

Sandias Explosive Destruct System (EDS).

Mark Tucker (6327) demonstrates the Sandia-developeddecontamination foam for a crowd at Family Day 2009.

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The DoD/DOE Joint Munitions Program (JMP) Teamreceived this years NNSA-Defense Programs Award ofExcellence. The JMP is an ongoing, jointly-funded effort byLos Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia national lab-oratories. It was created by a memorandum of understand-ing in 1985, and develops advanced munitions technolo-gies and tools that benefit both departments.The JMPscontributions include model and code development,improved energetic materials, demilitarization tech-nologies, fuzing and firing systems, terminal ballisticsresearch, sensors, and materials reliability technologies.

(1500, 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 5300, 5400, 6400, 8100,8200) NW, DS&A, ER&N, ST&E

General Atomics-Systems Group (GA-RSG) has deliveredthe 100th Lynx I, Block 20, Radar to the US Air Force foruse in a Predator UAV. The Lynx I synthetic aperture radar(SAR) was developed by Sandia for GA-RSG. The officialdelivery of the 100th radar was commemorated at the GA-ESI facility during a May 1 ceremony hosted by Neal Blue,chairman and CEO of General Atomics.This milestonecontinues our partnership with GA, directly benefitingthe warfighter, and allowing a faster transition of newtechnology to the field. (5300) DS&A

Military programsSandia has developed a novel micro gas analyzer based ontiny (0.1 cm3) gas chromatograph columns that separatecomplex chemicalmixtures for accurateanalysis. The break-through designachieves two-dimen-sional separation ontwo differentcolumns, with thecapacity to separatemore than 300 com-pounds in four sec-onds.This enables afieldable detectioncapability for mili-tary and homelandsecurity applications that avoids the high false alarmrates suffered by previously available high-speedchemical sensors. (1700, 1800, 1500) DS&A, HS&D, ST&E

The Best Paper award was presented to Dale Coleman (5443),at the Twelfth Annual Directed Energy Symposium onNov. 3, 2009. Diagnostic Array for Characterizing NarrowBand HPM Sources, co-authored by C. Woods andG. Nelson from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL),presented an innovative diagnostic technique thatallows accurate power distribution mapping fromextended sources within the near-field limit. Thistechnique was developed under a program sponsored byAFRL, and has wide application to High Power Microwavesystems development. (5400) DS&A

Nine Sandians made the nations fight against improvisedexplosive devices (IEDs) personal in 2009 through on-siteservice with the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) inWashington, DC.They provided much-valued and criti-cal technical expertise in explosives, high-poweredmicrowaves and directed energy, cell phone technology,operations research, and systems engineering. They alsoprovided reachback to broader Sandia capabilities in theseand other technical areas to aid the Joint IED Defeat Orga-nization in its mission to defeat IEDs as weapons of strate-

gic influence for our adversaries. (1600, 2500, 5400, 6300,6700, 8600, 8900) DS&A

The Kauai Test Facility completed one of the mostaggressive launch campaigns in its history to supportthe AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense program. It consistedof six successful launches, including one intercept missionwith the Japanese Navy. The final mission was for ARAV-C,in which Sandia designed, built, and fielded the AttitudeControl Module. This added capability enables testing ofextended features and upgrades of the AEGIS system.(5400, 5300, 2600, 2400) DS&A

Gas chromatography column forfast chemical separations.

DOE-DoD penetrator sled testing team.

Missile systems ARAV-C launch at Kauai Test Facility.

The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) VehicleJoint Program Office (JPO) has engaged Sandia to supportcritical decisions concerning how to enhance and managethe MRAPfleet for cur-rent andfuture deploy-ments. The

JPO wants toassess andoptimize the

fleet againstevolvingoperationalrequirements,performanceupgradeneeds, andthe number ofMRAP vari-ants. Sandia is using its unique simulation and optimiza-tion tools and expertise to provide quantitative analysesthat will be the foundation of the JPO strategic plan forfuture MRAP acquisitions and divestitures. (6300) DS&A

Sandias Operations Viewshed (OpShed) tool identifiespaths over real terrain in ways that define adversarylocations and safest paths for convoys and patrols.

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have proven to be asignificant threat to soldiers in the Middle East.

Saving soldiers lives in Iraq and Afghanistan was the objective of several Sandia departments throughonsite and reachback support to the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO).Innovative operations, research, and systems analysis methods improved IED events prediction accuracy,counter-IED initiatives logistic support requirements assessments, and trends analysis for senior military leaders,including the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Rapid turn-around simulation tools addressed warfighter requestsfrom the f ield. Dante (force-on-force simulation) and OpShed (Operations viewShed analysis tool) examinedcomplex tactical problems of ground-based conflict. (6300) HS&D

The Terminal Ballistics Technology Department atSandia demonstrated penetrator case design improve-ments in a sled test at Holloman High Speed TestTrack on July 17, 2009. The work was done in partner-ship with the AFRL-Munitions Directorate. Designimprovements focus on new component packaging

in a jointed case design while surviving a widerrange of hard-target impact conditions. This jointDOE-DoD successful sled test follows a previous suc-cess demonstrated with the Sandia Mobile Davis Gun.A second sled test at Holloman is scheduled for springof 2010. (5400, 2600) DS&A

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicleundergoing testing.


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We applied a novel approach to modeling and simula-tion-based surety component analysis by extracting thevehicle model from a previously employed simulationand embedding it into an extensible, virtual 3-D simula-tion environment. The immersive simulation environ-ment provides a platform in which multiple instancesof the vehicle model can be run simultaneously. This,in addition to comparison against a closed-form analyti-cal solution, facilitates estimation of model accuracy andcalibration. Furthermore, we have provided a simulationtelemetry extraction interface to allow for user-definedsimulation instrumentation and communication toexternal surety simulation environments. (8900, 8100)

Computer & information sciences

R&D Magazine chose the Catamount Lightweight Kernelmulticore operating system as one of the top 100 mosttechnologically significant new products of 2009. Cata-mount allows existing parallel computing applicationsto use systems containing multicore processors moreeffectively without any modifications to the application.Catamount is able to deliver significant performanceincreases for several critical data-sharing operations forsupercomputers such as Sandias Red Storm machine.Sandia pioneered lightweight operating systems technol-ogy for supercomputing, an approach that vendors suchas Cray and IBM have followed. (1400) ST&E

The SIERRA mechanics code has enhanced and consoli-dated its thermal/fluids and solid mechanics capabilities.The thermal/fluids module combines four codes and cansolve general thermal and turbulent, chemically reacting,low-speed, non-Newtonian to hypersonic flows. The solidmechanics module is a combined explicit/implicit quasi-

statics/dynamics capability with Lagrangian shockenhancements. SIERRA is being used for NW simula-tions, e.g., coupled physics abnormal thermal andmechanical, hostile, and normal environments. Sierrais also being applied to non-NW problems in homelandsecurity, missile defense, Z-machine response, and aircraftvulnerability. (1500) NW

The NNSA has directed Sandia to dedicate the 38,400-processor machine called Red Storm to support nationalsecurity modeling and simulation work in addition to thenuclear weapons mission. Customers are primarily inDefense Systems & Assessments (DSA). This new comput-ing environment will enable engineers and scientistsacross DOE to apply advanced computing solutions toimpact national security. (9300) IES, DS&A

Exploding wire validation progression of conductivities intemperature-density phase space and a snapshot of simu-lated temperatures in the wire. (Image courtesy ARL)

David Martinez (9324) walks through Red Sky,Sandias newest high-performance computer.


The Yucca Mountain projects colorful logo.

Vehicle extracted from earlier simulation and placed in new3-D environment.

Ron Minnich and Don Rudish (both 8961) working on the Thunderbird machine.

(Photo by Randy Wong)

Yucca Mountain Project Information Technology (YMPIT) provided fast, effective SharePoint, Report Services,and SQL Server-based tools for mission critical activities

such as: requests for additional information (RAIs), con-tentions, software configuration management, records &information discovery needs. Some of these tools wereadopted by DOE. YMP IT provided an IT infrastructuresingle point of contact for Sandias Lead Lab role onthe Yucca Mountain Project. (9300, 9500) ER&N

Recent enhancements to Sandias ALEGRA magneto-hydrodynamics code have enabled physicists at theArmy Research Laboratory (ARL) to explore dynamicevents in detail extremely difficult to achieve experi-mentally. ALEGRA simulations of electromagneticenvironments, with the help of advanced diagnosticvisualization tools, have led to enhanced interpreta-tion and understanding of previously confoundingexperimental results. ARL physicist Robert Doneysays, Simulations are enabling and have been usedfor massive, multivariate parametric studies thatsimply cannot be performed experimentally. Vali-dation studies have led to improved confidence in

accurate simulations. (1400, 1600)

Sandia Advanced Personnel Locator Engine (SAPLE).

Computer scientists at Sandia/Californiahave for the first time successfullydemonstrated the ability to run morethan a million Linux kernels as virtualmachines.The achievement will allowcyber security researchers to moreeffectively observe behavior found inmalicious botnets, or networks ofinfected machines that can operate onthe scale of a million nodes. Botnets areoften difficult to analyze since they aregeographically spread over the globe.Sandia scientists used virtual machine(VM) technology and the Thunderbirdsupercomputing cluster for the demon-stration. Running a high volume of VMson one supercomputer at a similar scaleas a botnet would allow cyber researchersto watch how botnets work and exploreways to stop them in their tracks.

(8900, 9300) NW

Red Sky, Sandias newest supercomputer, has madethe Top 500 list as the 10th fastest computer in theworld. The system was architected and built in part-nership with Sun Microsystems and Intel to supportinstitutional computing at Sandia and research at theNational Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Red Sky, which has a peak performance of more than500 teraflops (500 trillion mathematical operationsper second), uses 1/6th the power per cycle of its pre-decessor and saves more than five million gallonsof water per year. (9300, 1400, 6200) IES supportedby all SMUs

SAPLE (Sandia Advanced Personnel Locator Engine) isthe next-generation personnel directory searchrecently deployed into production lab-wide atSandia. Used more than 10,000 times daily, SAPLEhelps staff find who theyre looking for more effi-ciently. SAPLE uses a set of fuzzy matching andphonetic algorithms, similar to the spell check fea-ture in a word processor, so that close matches ormisspellings will still return the correct results. SAPLEalso allows natural language searches, wildcards, andcombination searches including location, job title,and organization. (5500, 8900, 9500) IES

ALEGRA


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Microelectronics & microsystems

The Human Resources organization successfully con-cluded labor negotiations with the OPEIU and MTC rep-resented workforces. A strategic workforce planningprocess was established to include a Strategic Sourcingplanning and decision-making process. The ExecutiveDiversity Council was established and a significantnumber of new diversity initiatives were imple-mented, resulting in a significant improvement inthe Diversity Maturity Model Peer Review scores. HRalso integrated Full Spectrum Leadership into the perfor-mance management process. (3500) IES

Accounts Payable made significant strides in reducingcosts and increasing efficiencies through automation.More than 8,200 cost transfer requests were processedwith the new tool, saving staff ~500 processing hours,reducing approval time, and providing Labs-wide costs

savings of ~$286,000. Electronic invoicing was expandedfor all eligible suppliers. Since inception, Sandia hastripled the number of e-invoices received to more than300 per month. The system provides faster paymentsto suppliers while significantly reducing paper con-sumption, earning an Environmental ExcellenceAward in 2009. (10500) IES

The budget group and the Work for Others (WFO) finan-cial management team completed several deliverableswith minimal impact and improved the Labs ability to

The unconventional terahertz (THz) frequency spec-trum offers disruptive technology options for security,defense, and scientific missions. However, THz solid-state technology remains immature compared to lower-frequency electronics and visible-to-infrared photonics.We demonstrated the worlds first THz integrated cir-cuit by monolithically integrating a semiconductor

THz coherent source, a quantum cascade laser, and adiode receiver. This circuit performs all functions ofexisting THz transceivers at a small fraction of the sizeand in a robust platform scalable to microfabricationproduction. (1100, 1700) ST&E

HR, finance & legal accept WFO funding. The team reduced Sandiasaccounts receivable balance and improved the timelinessof collections. The balance decreased 85 percent from$143 million in September 2008 to $22 million as ofOctober 2009. DOEs WFO Safeguards & Security refunddirective was completed by crediting the 5,536 projectsthat incurred $9 million in burden costs. The teammoved $5.3 million of existing WFO balances betweendifferent fund types so the line wouldnt have to estab-lish dozens of new projects. (10500) IES

HBE encourages a healthy workplace culture where indi-vidual responsibility, informed consumerism, preventionand disease manage-ment result in betterhealth outcomes andsavings. HBE pro-grams focus onhealth care cost con-tainment strategiessupported by the

thoughtful applica-tion of evidence-based medicine applying the scien-tific method to clini-cal practice. Thisyear, HBE created aconsumer-directedhealth plan, whichrewards healthy behaviors, hosted an on-site mobilemammogram unit to increase preventive screening

Sandia successfully completed its DARPA Phase 4 contractunder the Chip-Scale Atomic Clock Program to transferits unique vertical cavity surface-emitting laser technol-ogy to a major commercial supplier to support future pre-cision timing product deliveries. This Symmetricom,Draper Laboratory, and Sandia team achieved a 100-foldreduction of size and power needed to achieve atomicclock timing precision in a portable device. Interest inhigh-precision timing in portable devices for thewarfighter has increased with the emergence of broad-band and secure communications, and precise loca-tion and navigation systems. (1700) DS&A

Silicon modulators (above) and high-speed bandpassswitches (below). Scanning electron micrographscourtesy of Alex Pimentel (1726).

A silicon microphotonic communications platform, devel-oped and fabricated in MESA, has enabled the worlds small-est and lowest-power high-speed silicon modulators and thefirst high-speed silicon bandpass switches. The modulators,3.5 micrometers in diameter, can be driven to 10 Gigabytesper second and allow 100-fold reduction in power consump-tion compared to electrical communications and terabit persecond communications across a single optical fiber.Thesedevices, recognized with a 2009 R&D 100 award, enablea communications platform for next-generation exa-scale supercomputers, terascale embedded processors,and focal plane arrays. (1700, 5700) DS&A, ST&E

rates, and implemented analytical reporting to identifyopportunities specific to the risks of the Sandiapopulation. (3300) IES

A key to success of the Labs Austerity Program is that eachdivision worked this year to contribute, through savings,$25 million worth of efficiencies to help offset the contri-butions Sandia made to the pension plan. This effortrequired every Sandian to consider how they could con-tribute to these savings. Through our collective efforts toreduce space occupied and supplies used in the office; tostretch the life of equipment, reduce trips and travelexpenses; and to absorb work of people who were notreplaced, we enabled the Labs to proactively make earlycontributions to our pension plan. This not only benefit-ted employees who will draw pensions, it reflectedSandias commitment to work these issues within ouroperations and not have to increase costs to all of theLabs customers. (All Organizations) All SMUs

In FY09 Sandia aligned business operations into one

center. The objectives of this functional alignment were toimplement cross-lab business efficiencies, to bring the busi-ness community together, and to address skills develop-ment. The result was labor efficiencies of 37 FTEs and $4.8million. Through ongoing efforts we continue to look athow to provide needed program support, support to aLabs clearing house for requirements, and other cross-lab process efficiencies. Our joint efforts this year includetesting of the money tool, ILMS consistency, austerity mea-sures, division support and Maintenance of Center Capac-ity (MOCC) standards. (All Organizations) All SMUs

Chip-Scale Atomic Clock physics package containingSandia optoelectronics.Monolithically integrated solid-state THz transceiver.

Engineering sciences

The first large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) fire test inthe Phoenix series was successfully conducted. The result-ing fire was 23 meters in diameter, the largest LNG fire testever conducted on water. Data collected include surfaceemissive power, mass evaporation rate, and fire size. Thetests were funded by DOE and the US Coast Guard, anddata will be used to provide the technical basis for regu-latory agencies to set policy regarding hazard distancesto LNG terminals. (1500, 6300, 6200, 4100, KAFB 58th,277th) ER&N

LNG fire on water, 23-meter diameter.(Photo by Randy Montoya)


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Global security

Anti-neutrinos are fundamental particles whose detection is used to elucidate our fundamental understanding ofphysics. A group at Sandia has used anti-neutrinos for a practical purpose: monitoring nuclear reactors. Thisnovel approach, which has faced much skepticism over the years, uses these fundamental particles to directlymonitor the fission in a reactor core from outside containment. Sandias demonstrations of this unobtrusive andincorruptible methods sensitivity to reactor operational power and plutonium production have been critical ingaining international acceptance. After nearly eight years of development, testing, and demonstrations, Sandiahas succeeded in getting anti-neutrino monitoring of nuclear reactors into the International Atomic Energy

Agency (IAEA)s plans for the safeguarding of future facilities. (8100) DS&A

The Megaports Initiatives Mobile Radiation Detection and Inspec-

tion System offers a versatile and flexible solution for radiationdetection of shipping containers in a port environment.

The Russian Nuclear Warhead Protection Team successfullydesigned and installed security upgrades at the Russian Fed-eration 12th Main Directorate National Nuclear WarheadStockpile sites, reducing the risk of nuclear warhead prolif-eration. These upgrades, part of the 2005 Bratislava NuclearSecurity Initiative between former Presidents Bush andPutin, committed both countries to cooperatively secureRussian nuclear warhead sites. These upgrades becameintegral to NNSAs mission to ensure that none of Rus-sias nuclear weapons or materials poorly secured afterthe Soviet Union collapsed fell out of governmentcontrol. (6700, 10600, 5900, 3300, 10200, 4000) ER&N

Sandias Megaports Initiative team provided significantadvancements to NNSAs Second Line of Defense programby developing a state-of-the-art wireless communicationssystem network in Taiwan and providing key technicalcontributions to the Mobile Radiation Detection and Iden-tification System prototyped in Oman. These technologiesprovide unique flexibility for deploying effective radiationdetection systems for shipping containers in port environ-

ments while minimizing the impact on global commerce,where they play a vital role in our nations defenseagainst nuclear terrorism and state-sponsored nuclearproliferation. (6700) ER&N

New anti-neutrino device.

Jerilyn Timlin (8622) received a New Innovator Award from theNational Institutes of Health for Multiplexed measurementsof protein dynamics and interactions at extreme resolutions.The NIH New Innovator Award program supports new investiga-tors with highly innovative research ideas at early stages of theircareers. As one of only 55 award recipients nationwide, JerilynTimlin will receive $1.5 million over five years to develop state-of-the-art imaging technology that can measure protein complexformation and protein networks in a multiplexed fashion at highspatial resolution. (8600, 1800, 5500) HS&D, ER&N

Sandia researchers Michael Sinclair (1816), right, and David Haaland (8622) prepare the hyperspectral confocalmicroscope for measurement of a biological specimen. (Photo by Randy Wong)

A team of Sandia researchers won a 2009 R&D 100 award for development of a hyperspectral confocalfluorescence microscope that rapidly finds all emitting fluorescence species in an image and deter-mines their relative concentrations without any a priori information.The speed with which thisinformation is acquired exceeds the acquisition time of other available hyperspectral imagingmicroscopes.The microscope is especially useful for multiplexed 3-D imaging of live cells at diffraction-limited spatial resolutions. (8600, 1800, 5500) HS&D, ER&N, ST&E

Bioscience

Sandia chemist Jeri Timlin (8622), will use her National Institutes ofHealth (NIH) award to develop state-of-the-art imaging technologythat can measure protein complex formation and protein networks.



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In May 2009, Sandia reopened the Sandia Pulsed ReactorFacility/Critical Experiments (SPRF/CX), a unique capabil-ity for experimenting with small nuclear reactors thatallows the DOE Nuclear Criticality Safety Program toaddress key issues for nuclear materials management andnuclear power plant operations. Experiments currentlyunderway at the SPRF/CX could lead to more efficientoperation of the nations nuclear power reactors, poten-tially saving the industry and ratepayers billionsof dollars. Other experiments designed to improve theefficiency of DOE Environmental Management operationsare under consideration. (1300, 4100) ST&E

The photovoltaic (PV) installation on the roof of DOEs head-quarters building in Washington, D.C., is now serving dou-ble duty: providing energy to the building complex andcollecting valuable data about solar radiation, weather,and systemperformance.The 205-kilowattinstallation at the

Forrestal Building,comprising fivesystems represent-ing four differentPV technologies,now includes asolar radiation andweather monitor-ing system. Thissystem wasinstalled bySandia to gathersolar radiation,weather, and sys-tem performancedata. Sandia willuse the data tovalidate its PV per-formance model.(6300) ER&N

Imagine electricity from the sun that is cheaper than

fossil fuel power and packaged in panels as small as apencil eraser or as big as a football field. The Microsys-tem-enabled photovoltaics project (MEPV) uses technol-ogy from Microsystems to produce thin film-like cells in

reliable and durable materials. Our group has demon-strated 15 percent silicon-efficient cells that are only 14mthick and the first all-back-contacted GaAs solar cells. Withsub-millimeter lateral dimensions, these cells could be usedas an inexpensive ink that generates electricity. (6300)ER&N

High-resolution crystal structure of athermostable cellulase isolated fromAlicyclobacillus acidocaldarius.

Energy

The Sandia multi-plexed photoion-ization massspectrometryreactor, operatingat the AdvancedLight Source atLawrence Berke-ley National Lab-oratory, exploitsthe powerfultechnique of tun-able synchrotronphotoionizationto probe isomer-

specific kineticsof combustion-relevant reac-tions. ResearchersDavid Osbornand Craig Taatjes(8353) ledgroundbreakingstudies probingthe fundamentalkinetics of sequential acetylene (C2H2) addition to propar-gyl (C3H3), one of the most important precursors to aro-matic formation and soot production. They determinedthe isomeric composition of the C5H5, C7H7, and C9H8products as a function of temperature up to 1000 K, prov-ing that the resonance-stabilized isomers cyclopentadi-enyl, benzyl, and indene are the major products. Forma-tion of the C9H8 isomer indene, a bicyclic species withfive-carbon and six-carbon rings, is an important steptoward nonplanar polycyclic aromatic species andfullerene-like structures. (8300) ER&N

Roughly 40 percent of the total cost of pro-cessing biomass into biofuel is due to con-verting the biomass into simple sugars thatcan then be fermented. Sandians working atthe Joint BioEnergy Institute (Emeryville,CA) have isolated and developed novelcellulase enzymes that can tolerate hightemperatures (> 70 C) and the presence ofionic liquids. These enzymes can moreefficiently hydrolyze the polysaccharidesfound within lignocellulosic biomass intosimple sugars than commercially availableenzymes at these processing conditions, andmay enable more efficient and cost-effec-tive production of advanced biofuels.(8600, 1700) ER&N

Rick Gomez and Autumn Higgins (both 1381) examinepractice fuel rods at the SPRF/CX reactor.


The new solar radiation and weathermonitoring station on DOEs ForrestalBuilding will provide valuable feedback

for solar program researchers.(Photo by Randy Montoya)

Inexpensive and highly efficient microsystem enabled photo-voltaics.

Time-resolved mass spectrum showing molecular weight growth processes in the propargyl (C3H3) +acetylene (C2H2) system.

Sandia engine research team member JohnDec (8362) holds a specialized optical pistonused in engine research.


Using intake-pressure boosting, Sandiaresearchers achieved engine loads a factorof two higher than previously achievedfor a homogeneous-charge compression-ignition (HCCI) engine fueled with con-ventional gasoline. This established a newhigh-load milestone. Intake boosting iswell known as a method for increasingthe power output of internal combustionengines. However, its application to HCCIwith conventional liquid fuels (gasolineor diesel) has been limited because boostenhances autoignition of the fuel causingthe combustion timing to become overlyadvanced. To overcome this problem, theSandia team used exhaust gas recircu-lation (EGR) to slow autoignition,combined with substantial combus-tion timing delay to allow high loadswithout knock. This work shows thatwell-controlled, boosted HCCI has a

strong potential for achieving power out-put levels and efficiencies comparablewith those of turbocharged diesel engines,but with near-zero pollutant emissions.(8300) ER&N

The DOE Office of Basic Energy Science awarded a jointteam from Sandia and the University of Texas, Austin (UT)one of 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers and a $15.5million grant for a five-year research project. The objectiveof the Sandia-UT Center for Frontiers of Subsurface EnergySecurity (CFSES) is to understand the behavior of multi-phase subsurface systems that are highly heterogeneous,chemically and physically, from the subpore to the basinscale, which will improve predicting the behavior ofthese systems over long-term scales.(6700, 1500) ER&N


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Pulsed power

The self-magnetic-pinch electron beam diode is beingdeveloped as a high brightness flash X-ray source, suitablefor core-punch radiography in support of the nuclearweapons science-based stockpile stewardship program.When fielded onthe RadiographicIntegrated TestStand (RITS-6)accelerator, thediode can produceshort-pulse (45 ns),

high-resolutionradiographs ofdense objects withareal mass inexcess of 180g/cm2. A test objectmade of concentricspherical shells oftungsten and cop-per was radi-ographed andanalysis performedto determine thedensity of thematerials. The den-sity of the tungsten was verified to within 0.3 percent.(1600) NW

The Sandia/California MachineShop (8236-2) successfully

fabricated a Liquid LithiumDiverter (LLD) for the NationalSpherical Tokamak ExperimentReactor. The LLD has fourtoroidal panels, each consist-ing of a copper plate clad withstainless steel and a surfacelayer of flame-sprayed porousmolybdenum that will hostlithium deposited from anevaporator. Several othershops were asked to fabricatethe same hardware, howeverdue to the complexity theydeclined to proceed. Opencommunication and collabora-tion with the customer, Prince-ton Plasma Physics Laboratory,was key to success of theproject. (8200) ST&E

First six-megavolt switch for advancedsuperpower accelerators.

One of eight X-ray radiographs of the evolution of the outer edge of an implodingcylindrical z-pinch. The inner edge is not visible. Perturbations have grown by a

factor of ~15 from 0.002 cm in initial amplitude to ~0.03 cm.

Radiograph of a test object consistingof concentric spherical shells of air,tungsten, and copper (going frominside out).

Interior of the National SphericalTokamak Experimental Reactor.

We have developed the first six-megavolt switch for advancedsuperpower accelerators, therebysolving a 25-year-old problem inthe international pulsed-powercommunity. Each switch trans-ports two terawatts, 600 kilojoules,and 0.2 coulombs, can be triggeredwith 20-nanosecond precision, andhas a lifetime of more than 100shots. (The total installed electrical-power generating capacity world-wide is 4 terawatts.) Thirty-six suchswitches deliver all of the powerand energy produced by the 80-terawatt Z machine, which is theworlds most powerful pulsed-poweraccelerator.(1600) NW, ST&E

The Magneto-Rayleigh-Taylor instability of imploding cylindrical liner z-pincheshas been measured for the first time on the Z facility. Growth of perturbationswith five percent initial amplitude was measured with multi-frame X-ray back-lighting using the Z-Beamlet laser. Simulations of the perturbation growth agreevery well with the measurements. These experiments are the first step in thesystematic evaluation of a new concept for achieving thermonuclear fusionin cylindrical implosions. Code validation allows predictive models of linerintegrity, a critical requirement for the concept. (1600) NW, ST&E

A new load geometry on Z hassuccessfully launched centime-ter-sized flat plates to recordvelocities of ~46 km/s (over100,000 mph), thereby allowinghighly accurate dynamic mate-rial property data in a pressurerange previously unobtainablewith such precision. The experi-ments conducted to demonstrate

the launch capability providedequation-of-state data for quartzand sapphire to impact pressuresof 15.7 and 20.7 million atmos-pheres, respectively. The resultsalso enable improvements in ourmagnetohydrodynamic model-ing, which will allow furtheroptimization and potentiallyhigher impact pressures. (1600)NW, ST&E


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Sandia/New Mexico successfully completed the EmergencyManagement Inspection, conducted in January and Febru-ary 2009 by the Office of Emergency Management Over-sight (HS-63). The inspection report stated that This 2009inspection found that, overall, SSO and SNL are progress-ing in their efforts to implement a comprehensive emer-gency management program The report identifiedstrengths in the Sandia training, drill, and exercise pro-

gram; SSO and Sandia emergency management programplans and procedures; and comprehensive mechanismsfor improving the sites emergency managementprogram. (4100, 4200, 3300, 3600, SSO) IES

The newly renovated Security Command Center.(Photo by Randy Montoya)

ES&H & security

In June 2009, Sandia/New Mexicos Environmental Man-agement System (EMS) received International Organiza-tion for Standards (ISO) 14001 certification. EMS is theway Sandia identifies, manages, and mitigates its impact tothe environment. It is rare that a site as complex as Sandiaachieves ISO 14001 certification. The auditors notedthat Sandia/New Mexico was the most diverse andcomplex organization they have certified. ISO 14001

certification benefits Sandia because it streamlinesand clarifies the approach to compliance, promotesenvironmental stewardship, and strengthens theassurance system. (4100) IES

The Security System Replacement Program (SSRP) aproject to modernize Sandias electronic security sys-tem infrastructure, auxiliary power system, hard-ware, software, and Security Command Center isin full swing. There were several major accomplish-ments in FY09. The Diamond I security system was suc-cessfully upgraded to the new Diamond II system, thuseliminating Diamond I. The Security Command Centerwas fully renovated, and the auxiliary power systemshave been installed. The program is now four monthsahead of schedule and approximately $2 million underprojected project cost. (4200) NW

Environmental managers Mike Mitchell (6765) and Don Schofield (4133) on the evapotranspirative cover of theMixed Waste Landfill. (Photo by Randy Montoya)

Encouraging safe driving on site with signs and radar guns.

Independent Audit and Advisory Services Center 12800completed a study of practices commonly found inSandia organizations successfully implementing ES&Hrequirements. During a time when ES&H requirementsmay seem overwhelming, the study offers adoptablepractices for less stressful implementation of the

requirements. The three main practices are strong ES&Hleadership at the center and department levels, havingembedded ES&H professionals in organizations, andapplication of quality methods such as Lean Six Sigma.Specific examples of the practices may be found in thestudy report. (12800, 1600, 4800) IES

The Environmental Restoration Project successfullycompleted the construction of an alternative evapotran-spirative cover at the Mixed Waste Landfill. Extensivetechnical investigations proved that the landfill willnot represent an unacceptable risk to the environ-ment. The protective cover comprises four engineered

layers, including three layers of compacted soil and abiointrusion rock barrier. These layers and the nativeplants will control water infiltration, thus isolating thewastes from the biosphere. The construction of thecover was completed on schedule, on budget, and with-out any safety incidents. (6700) ER&N

Water use by fiscal year at Sandia/California

Implementation of a state-of-the-art computerizedirrigation system has changed Sandia/Californiaslandscape watering practices. The new system hasresulted in a program that maintains the siteslandscaping while implementing cost savings andreducing water usage. SNL/California realized a 5.1million gallon (7.4 percent) decrease in FY08 waterusage from FY07. The water use reduction resulted ina $16,000 savings. (8500) IES


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The Corporate Contracts & WFO/CRADA Managementgroup successfully negotiated the contractual require-ments for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) of 2009, which were incorporated into SandiasPrime Contract. A significant effort was undertaken tomake sure Sandia has an established process to mitigateOrganizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) concerns. Thiseffort has enabled Sandia to accept DOE ARRA WorkAuthorizations and will allow Sandia to perform Workfor Others funded by ARRA. This group provides on-going support to support this effort. (10010, 10600, 6700,10500, 10200, 11100) IES

Sandia received ISO 9001 certification by the BritishStandards Institute (BSI-Americas). The scope includesmission activities (nuclear weapons program manage-ment, design, fabrication, and production of uniqueequipment, weapon components, neutron generators,and ASICS) and policy areas (facilities, human resources,information management, corporate governance, supplychain management, integrated safeguards and security).

Governance, leadership, & management

Community involvement, customer relations, institutional development

On Saturday, May 16, 2009, Sandia opened its doors,welcoming visitors to the first Family Day in a decade.Sandias Family Day was attended by 12,523 people,including Sandiaemployees and theirfamily members andfriends who were ableto participate intours, exhibitions,

presentations, anddemonstrations.Attendees reportedthe solar tower, Zmachine, roboticsvehicle range, and

JCEL visualization assome of the days highlights. An indication of the FamilyDay planners dedication to the Labs-wide austerity initia-tive, Family Day was conducted under budget.(All organizations) All SMG/SMUs

Attracting more than 450 attendees from 40 countries,Sandia was host to the 27th International Conferenceof the System Dynamics Society. In between Athens2008 and Seoul 2010, Albuquerque welcomed academics,students, and practitioners for a six-day event in Old TownAlbuquerque. A special feature of the conference was thefirst-ever inclusion of the K-12 system dynamics educationcommunity and presentations by middle and high schoolstudents. Sessions ranged from business strategy to inter-national conflict. (6700, 6300, 1400, 3600) ER&N, HS&D

The National Security Technologies and Systems displayarea in Bldg. 810/C109 showcases classified and unclassi-fied components, systems, videos, and demonstrationsthat depict the wide range of Sandias support for USnational security. It is available for tours by external cus-tomers or for Sandia organizations that may wish to knowmore about the true breadth of the Laboratories overallmission space. Since being set up in the winter of 2001, thedisplay area has hosted more than 1,100 tours totalingover 8,500 visitors. (4, 5200, 10600) DS&A, ER&N, HS&D

Certification provides assurance to Sandia and itscustomers that our management system, ILMS, iseffective and allows us to focus on continuous improve-ment in mission results by building on a solid base.(Multiple organizations) All SMUs

We defined for the first time a single set of overarchingprocesses and procedures (Mission Execution Policy Area) toexecute the Labs mission using industry standards and bestpractices. This effort was designed to drive consistencyacross the SMG/SMUs, while enabling programs andprojects to deliver on customer commitments. TheMission Execution Policy Area partnered with the other policyareas to create the Clearing House Requirements ManagementProcess as an initial effort to better integrate between allpolicy areas, and reduce overall Lab complexity.(All Divisions, EO) All SMG/SMUs

Supporting the corporations efforts to reduce complexity,the Institutional Development Center led a value streamanalysis to increase the effectiveness of the Labs perfor-

mance measurement and reporting process.The goal: agreatly simplified approach to performance measure-ment. The outcome: consolidation of the PerformanceEvaluation Plans (PEP) and Objectives, Goals, andMilestones (OGM) processes, resulting in a significantlymore efficient process, a concise, deliberate set of objectives(reduction from 21 to 11), and elimination of duplicatework a solid first step to one process, one language, onedata call and one tool. (12100) Various SMG/SMUs

NNSA acknowledged Sandias Parent Company Contribu-tion (PCC) process, reporting that Sandias efforts thatfocus on formalizing and institutionalizing the Parent Con-tributions and Sandia Reachback process by involving Lock-heed Martin Corporation expertise in governance processes,proactive communication with SSO, support of Sandiaexecutive management, and inclusion of the GovernanceCommittee [of the Sandia Board of Directors] are consideredexemplary.The PCC process is one element of SandiasContractor Assurance system, which demonstratesmanagement and operational excellence. (12200)

In partnership with the Sandia Lab News, the Ethics and Business Con-duct Center launched a new series titled Ethics in Action, based onactual Sandia ethics and corporate investigation cases. Research showsthat Sandians want to know what types of cases are investigated andhow Sandia handles unethical conduct. This series highlights factualbackground information, states the facts, and details the resolution

including any discipline. In Sandias learning culture, this teachingtool helps members of the workforce understand ethical dilemmas,outcomes, and related Sandia policies.(12400, 3600) All SMG/SMUs

Ethics & business conduct

During the Washington-based 60th Anniversary activities,AT&T Executive VP James Cicconi presented Labs DirectorTom Hunter with a copy of the original 1949 PresidentTruman letter calling for establishment of Sandia.

(Photo by Lloyd Wilson)Kurt Sorensen, manager of SAR Sensor Technologies (5345), conducts a tour of the radarcross-section facility. (Photo by Randy Montoya)

On Wednesday, Sept. 16,2009, Sandia marked its60th anniversary at theCapitol Visitor Center inWashington, D.C., byhosting a technical expo-sition commemorating60 Years of ExceptionalService. During the two-hour event, members ofcongress, industry lead-ers, federal agency repre-sentatives, and businesspartners were informedabout the Labs and thevital work it performs inthe interest of the

nation. Speakers includedDOE Deputy SecretaryDaniel Poneman, AT&TExecutive Vice President

James Cicconi, US Sena-tors Jeff Bingaman, TomUdall, and Byron Dorgan,and US RepresentativesMartin Heinrich and JerryMcNerney. (12100, 3600)All SMG/SMUs

Sandia realized a long-standing goal in its enduring part-nership with a nonprofit organization, the NationalAtomic Museum Foundation, as the two teamed to com-plete construction and begin operation of a newNational Museum of Nuclear Science & History(http://www.nuclearmuseum.org) on a 12-acre parcel ofLabs-con-trolled landabout a mile

northeast ofSandias maincomplex. Thisstate-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot,$10.5 millionfacility houses new and historical materials andexhibits, and features new educational andcommunity outreach spaces for use by the public.(3600, 4100, 4800, 10200, 11000) IES

Sandia and Lockheed Martin give to local communitieswhere the Labs operates, and in 2009 we again showedhow much we care. The Employee Caring Program (ECP)raised more than $4 million for theUnited Way of Central New Mexicowith more than 77 percent of ouremployees participating.Thatlevel of participation had notbeen achieved since 1994. Our

retirees gave more than $500,000,showing that the spirit of givingnever ends. The Shoes for KidsProgram, supported by Sandiansdonations, received $14,000 to helplocal school children in 2009. LockheedMartin contributed more than $1.4 million to nonprofitorganizations, demonstrating a commitment to thevibrancy of the community. In a difficult economic year,the Labs and its civic-minded employees and retirees roseto the needs of the community. (All centers) IES

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Research scientist Chris Petzold (4827), and postdocresearcher Alyssa Redding check the spray tip on the massspectrometer at DOEs Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI).

(Photo by Dino Vournas)

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