Compliance science: the CTBT's global verification system. Issue 3 (3rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Persbo, Andreas
• Is Part Of: Nonproliferation review. Volume 23:Issue 3/4(2016)
• Page Start: 317
• Page End: 328
• Publication Date: 2016-07-03
• Subjects: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty -- verification -- technology -- compliance; 327.17405
• DOI: 10.1080/10736700.2016.1265727
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1073-6700

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty's verification regime is arguably one of the most effective and efficient systems of arms-control and disarmament monitoring in operation today. The science and technology underpinning the system have been developed over several decades. This article goes through the treaty's international monitoring system and pays particular attention to its waveform-monitoring techniques. It then considers the concept of data fusion, before describing the agreement's on-site-inspection mechanism. It briefly discusses how alleged noncompliance is likely to be resolved. It concludes by arguing that the treaty's verification regime is expected to make cheating costly, which enhances the treaty's deterrent effect.