Scientists
have performed thousands of studies
at Yucca Mountain, at prestigious
national laboratories such as Los
Alamos, Sandia, Lawrence Livermore,
and Lawrence Berkeley.
Those studies included:
surface-based testing and investigation
underground geologic mapping
and testing
laboratory material testing
and modeling
Sandia National Laboratories is the lead laboratory for integrating
repository science work for the
Yucca Mountain Project.
Many scientists
from national laboratories also
contribute to the OCRWM Science
& Technology program.
This program explores technological improvements that could enhance
the performance, safety, and efficiency
of the repository at Yucca Mountain,
and/or reduce the costs of the
civilian radioactive waste management system.
Interactive
Click the icons on the map
below to learn more about the Department
of Energy's national laboratories.
