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{\large {\bf Minutes}}\\[2mm]
Charissa Group Meeting
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BRF(Chair), WNC, SPGC, NMC, RLC, NJD, MF, MPN, VP, WDMR, RPW, DDW, DLW
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NAO, RC, RAC
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Those above plus  RAC,RC,NAO\\ all by e-mail/file-server 
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\item {\bf EPSRC matters}

   The Exogam grant had been successful.  One lesson was that new
posts were not favoured.

   To our best knowledge, the pattern of requests would be:
   
\begin{tabular}{ll}

   May	& Nelson, UMIST, Shotter \\
   
   July&	JYFL, Owens, Surrey Theory, TIARA \\
   
   October&	Us, Stone \\
   
   December&	Euroball\\ \hline
  \end{tabular}

\item {\bf Update on ANU running}

   First group already there and started on the replacement of
prototype DA modules with PCB versions.  In addition the new
Ultra workstation will be installed with system upgrades and the
changeover to DLTs made.

   Running starts 19/3 and ends 1/4. Two proposals will run, the
C+C band termination and the Airy minimum study.  Setup is
8 strip detectors.  It was still hoped to carry out the tests with
the new timing on the CATs with the PSDs.

 
Prepare schedule for tests.  \action{MF}

 
Assume responsibility
        for making sure these happen during run \action{BRF}

At the end of the running the new target change controller would be
installed, along with the modified target vacuum loading mechanism.

At the end of this period the old exabytes would be shipped back.




\item {\bf Update on Strasbourg run with DEMON}


   The run had stopped early because of a lack of beam intensity.  This was
due to a transmission problem with the Vivitron and the machine had been
opened immediately to seek a fix.  The present status was unknown, but
the intention was to re-schedule us for the week beginning 22 March.  Both
DEMON and the strip detectors appear to be working and the data we have
obtained is being replayed to see what the yield is like.  With the
longer flight path and longer beam pulse separation, it appears that
the present DEMON TDC range of 800ns is a bit short.  A scheme to
lengthen this is being looked at.

   After the run all the kit required for the Summer running at GANIL
would be packed up.  LPC would then ship this to GANIL when DEMON is
moved at the end of May.  There is a possibility DLW may wish to
have a short run before then, in which case the packing will be delayed
and he will arrange it after the run. \action{DLW}


\item {\bf Plans for GANIL running in Summer}

   
   The plan is to move DEMON plus our kit at the end of May and have it
installed during June.  There may be test beams available early July and
the run is planned for 18-24 July, just before the summer shutdown.

   Apart from the equipment from Strasbourg, preamps are coming from
Paisley.  WNC is looking for cables.  The strip detectors exist.

   There is a (small) possibility that GANIL may wish to schedule the
Ne experiment straight after the shutdown.  This requires chamber to
be built and new detectors to be purchased (2 annular and 1 quadrant)
and probably some cables. The run would have to use the Exogam DA.
WNC is looking after these issues. \action{WNC}




\item {\bf  Plans for September/October running at ANU}

   There is strong interest in trying to make this happen.  Five expts.
involved, 11B state (Bham), 9Be+9Be (Surrey), O chain (Oxford), 16C test
(York), O+O test (Bham) and MEGHADON test.  Note that O chain may need
Linac.  Constraints include Summer School (start of September) and start
of teaching (Bham last week in September, York end of September, Surrey
first week October).

Open a dialog with david weisser to see what might be possible \action{BRF}

\item {\bf Spend on current grants}

   Staffs fully spent up.\\
   Surrey fully committed to get chamber, detectors and ADCs for GANIL\\
   Bham about 10,000 left after allowing for ADCs for GANIL\\
   York ?\\
   Oxford ?
   
   Apart from running costs (shipment, cables, repairs, components) we
will need to purchase detectors - there are enough for runs planned for
this year.

Get latest details from oxford and york and arrange email
       discussions of how to cover next n months. \action{BRF}
 

\item {\bf  Progress on TIARA bid}

   WNC outlined the present situation.  Drafts of the physics case, technical
document, resource request have been passed to Bham, Paisley and Daresbury
for comment.  Brief details of items discussed:

   PDRAs at Surrey and Paisley\\
   259 channels preamps/amps/ADCs to be requested\\
   PPACs for tracking\\
   Design of chamber (6 person months)\\
   Chamber construction costs\\
   Advantages compared to other devices (e.g. MUST)\\
   Configuration with VAMOS and EXOGAM\\
   Use at other locations



WNC is aiming for a completion ready for submission in three weeks time.
\action{WNC}

\item {\bf Progress on grant preparation}

\begin{enumerate}

\item {\em Physics Case:}

Two versions of physics case prepared by SPGC and MF - short
        overview for main document and detailed case for appendix
 
Work up a second draft of these \action{BRF}

\item {\em Past track record:}

Past track record prepared by MF

Work up a second draft of this \action{BRF}

\item {\em Publications, talks, students etc.:}

Prepared by RPW

Update with comments from other groups \action{RPW}

\item {\em Travel:}

Travel section draft prepared by  MF
 
Circulate and incorporate any comments \action{MF}

\item {\em Strasbourg:}

Support of Strasbourg beamline.  Draft paper by RAC discussed and
        items to be included identified.
 
Notify rac and revised document circulated \action{DDW}

\item {\em Consumables:}

Template circulated by DLW which already includes
        Oxford and York suggestions.  Each institution to complete from
        their perspective and these will be discussed at the next meeting
        to come to agreed algorithms.
{\footnotesize \action{BRF, DLW, RPW, WNC, WDMR}}

\item {\em Equipment:}

 Chamber, LISE2000, Detector array and its electroncs

NMC has prepared a draft which is nearly completed.  Need to
        explore ways of justifing the LISE2000 contribution (beamline).
        
UPDATE MISSING FIGURES \action{NMC}

RAISE LISE2000 WITH DAVID KIDD AND IN2P3/EPSRC JMC \action{BRF}

EXPLORE GANIL VIEW ON HOW TO PROCEED \action{MF}

\item {\em DA and computing requirements:}

Drafts for discussion from VP and
        SMS.  These seemed to cover everything (agreed should switch to
        DLTs on Strasbourg system).  While ``central" bid (e.g. ANU,
        Strasbourg and GANIL) kit was covered in this, each group
        should prepare their own requests using equipment best suited
        to their own institutional environment.  These would be discussed
        at the next meeting to ensure consistency.
        
Prepare list of group bids
                VP and SMS to merge documents to second draft
\mbox{~~~~~~~~} \action{BRF, DLW, RPW, WNC, WDMR}

\item {\em NPG support:}

Areas of support have been identified in the discussion
        of above items.
        
Prepare draft with full manpower requests for
                  design, mechanical, electrical and software \action{DDW}

\item {\em PDRA and support staff:}

Identified at last meeting.

HAVE LIST CIRCULATED BEFORE NEXT MEETING \action{BRF}

\end{enumerate}

All documents should be circulated and copies on server before the next
meeting. \mbox{~~~~~~~~} \action{ALL}

\item {\bf Trick Item in emailed minutes:} There {\em is} no item 9.



\item {\bf Any Other Business}


{\em   This was Richard Cowin's last meeting.  Richard's contribution to the
    work has been tremendous, especially in the construction and commissioning
    of megha and his expertise will be missed.\\ We bid him a fond farewell
    and wish him well in his new job.}



\item	 {\bf DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS:} 

	22 April at York.\\
24 May at Staffordshire.


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B.R. Fulton (edited by W.N. Catford, Secretary).\\ \mbox{} \hfill
March 4, 1999  (released \today )

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