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1. A system for encapsulating and storing radiological sources, the system comprising:a) a basket to removably position capsules relative to each other, the capsules containing the radiological sources;b) a containment vessel for reversibly receiving the basket; andc) a cask housing the containment vessel wherein the cask is surrounded in a framework of metal mesh. 2. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the basket and the containment vessel are coaxially arranged. 3. The system as recited in claim 1 further comprising a means for transporting the framework. 4. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the cask is removably received by the framework. 5. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the basket symmetrically positions the capsules relative to each other. 6. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the capsules are stacked on top of each other within the basket. 7. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein all of the components contain metal and the system has a 1000 W heat dissipation feature. 8. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the basket comprises depleted uranium. 9. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the framework comprises stainless steel webbing extending between horizontally and vertically disposed substrates. 10. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the cask is removably received by the framework. 11. The system as recited in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of sensors attached to one of said cask, framework, or containment vessel. 12. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the mesh defines a plane which enables airflow about the cask while simultaneously preventing personnel from inserting their hands through the plane. 13. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the mesh provides crumple zones.