The Test and Evaluation (T&E) Division within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) is responsible for testing and evaluating radiation detection instruments for use in the Homeland Security community. There is a need to compile and assess test reports and data for the evaluation of radiation detection instruments including relevant test results by other agencies with similar missions.
All known and existing test and evaluation reports are being cataloged, reviewed, and included into one functional Report Analysis and Archive System (RAAS). The Report Analysis and Archive System is an information management system for the retention and dissemination of test reports, test data, and evaluations of radiation detection equipment. This accumulation of test reports and information is an evolving collection and has been assembled in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) . Relevant agency members within these three departments serve as advisory panel members.