The LANL Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division addresses national security challenges by executing mission-driven, large-scale, integrated experiments, emphasizing sub-critical experiments, hydrodynamic tests, focused experiments, and tests of engineered systems. J Division operates the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility and operates or utilizes other LANL firing sites and facilities. The Division collaborates to execute sub-critical and other integrated experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and NNSA, DOE, and at our partner organizations’ facilities as needed.
Integrated Weapons Experiments (J Division)
Integrated Weapons Experiments (J Division)
The LANL Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division addresses national security challenges by executing mission-driven, large-scale, integrated experiments, emphasizing sub-critical experiments, hydrodynamic tests, focused experiments, and tests of engineered systems. J Division operates the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility, and operates or utilizes other LANL firing sites and facilities. The Division collaborates to execute sub-critical and other integrated experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and NNSA, DOE, and at our partner organizations’ facilities as needed.
Capabilities
- Engineering
- Dynamic Structure R&D
- Radiography
- Diagnostics
J-2: Dynamic Structure Design, Engineering, and Vessel Operations
The Dynamic Structure Design, Engineering, and Vessel Operations group (J-2) g develops and procures engineering standards, design, and analysis for impulsively loaded vessels and structures in support of the HSEES (Hydrodynamic and Subcritical Experiment Execution Support) Program. J-2 configures vessels and operates vessel-confined hydrodynamic shots performed at LANL. The group maintains the inventory of pressure vessels and structures necessary for J-Division in support of stockpile stewardship and various R&D programs.
J-4: DARHT Experiments and Radiographic Science group
The DARHT Experiments and Radiographic Science group (J-4) conducts experimental design, radiographic optical train design, and diagnostics design for the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) facility and Area I hydrotest experiments.
J-6: Engineering, Operations, and Physics
The Engineering, Operations, and Physics group (J-6) within the Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division operates and develops the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) capabilities to ensure readiness and function of this key component of our stockpile stewardship nuclear deterrent mission.
J-NV: J Division Nevada Operations
The J Division Nevada Operations group (J-NV) plans, fields, and executes dynamic, high- explosive experiments at Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). This includes sub-critical experiments (SCEs) involving special nuclear material, as well as small- and large-scale, non-nuclear experiments and sanitization operations. J-NV generates, analyzes, and disseminates unique, high-quality data for NNSA’s Weapons and Global Security programs, as well as external government agencies.
