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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Design-basis threat (DBT) Design-basis threat (DBT) The term 'Design-basis threat (DBT)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of an adversary. The NRC and its licensees use the DBT as a basis for designing safeguards systems to protect against acts of radiological sabotage and to prevent the theft of special nuclear material. The DBT is described in detail in Title 10, Section 73.1(a), of the Code of Federal Regulations [10 CFR 73.1(a)]. Nuclear facility licensees are expected to demonstrate they can defend against the DBT. For further detail, see Protecting Our Nation. '. Previous 5 Terms: Designated Standard Designated Standard Maintenance Organization Designated uses of water Design-basis accident Design-basis phenomena Next 5 Terms: Designers' Operating Criteria (DOC) Desired future condition Desired plant community desman desmology About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.