Taipan (thermal three-axis spectrometer)

At the beginning of October, radiation surveys will continue on the instrument. Preliminary radiation checks performed earlier show the expected performance of the instrument shielding, but additional tests are needed before applying for the operational licence. At present, calibration and tests of the monochromator assembly are being finalised: it will then be installed, the monochromator shielding drum will be assembled, and radiation surveys will be continued.

The first powder run is expected early in the next cycle, with basic instrument checks and calibration (including instrument control software) complete in December.