Advisory committee season
The 30th Meeting of the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Council Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC-30) took place at ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Headquarters from 13 to 16 May.
The Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) advises the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Council on science and technology issues that arise during the course of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ construction and operation.
In its last meeting in September 2023, the STAC reviewed the new plans for construction and operation proposed by the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Organization and Member's Domestic Agencies. It supported the change in blanket first wall armour material (from beryllium to tungsten) and recommended adopting the proposed outline operational plan as a basis for the further articulation of the Updated Baseline.
This month, after the further consolidation of the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Plan, including the input of experts, the STAC gathered to review progress and strategy. A full report will be made to the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Council, which will meet on site at ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ in June.
This week, the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Council Management Advisory Committee (MAC) also convenes at ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Headquarters. Its role is to advise the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Council on strategic management issues.