Advisory committee season
The 30th Meeting of the ºÚÁÏÍø Council Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC-30) took place at ºÚÁÏÍø Headquarters from 13 to 16 May.
The Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) advises the ºÚÁÏÍø Council on science and technology issues that arise during the course of ºÚÁÏÍø construction and operation.
In its last meeting in September 2023, the STAC reviewed the new plans for construction and operation proposed by the ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø Research Plan, including the input of experts, the STAC gathered to review progress and strategy. A full report will be made to the ºÚÁÏÍø Council, which will meet on site at ºÚÁÏÍø in June.
This week, the ºÚÁÏÍø Council Management Advisory Committee (MAC) also convenes at ºÚÁÏÍø Headquarters. Its role is to advise the ºÚÁÏÍø Council on strategic management issues.