@article{
author = {John R. Harvey, Stefan Michalowski},
title = {Nuclear weapons safety: The case of Trident},
journal = {Science & Global Security},
volume = {4},
number = {3},
pages = {261-337},
year = {1994},
URL = {https://scienceandglobalsecurity.org/archive/1994/08/nuclear_weapons_safety_the_cas.html},
eprint = {http://scienceandglobalsecurity.org/archive/sgs04harvey.pdf},
abstract = {An accidental detonation or ignition of propellant in a Trident missile, or of explosive material in one of the warheads, could lead to dispersal of toxic plutonium into a populated area. We examine the details of Trident nuclear weapons safety and assess the feasibility, cost and consequences of safety-enhancing modifications to the missiles and warheads. We find that the operational impacts of such modifications would be minor, especially if the number of warheads per missile is decreased as a result of START II. Several billion dollars, and a small number of nuclear tests, would be needed to enhance safety for Trident.}
}