Schedule
Current Run Schedule
2026-1 Run Schedule Table | PDF
APS Long-Range Operations Schedule
Hours of Operation During a Run
Experiments conducted at DCS are complex and require trained DCS staff to be present (in most cases) to operate the equipment and instrumentation. DCS dynamic compression drivers, and X-ray and optical instrumentation require considerable expertise and training. The current work schedule is designed to balance safety, user needs, and staff productivity that DCS personnel follow. Please plan accordingly as APS Floor Coordinators are on-site after 8am to post an ESAF. The posted ESAF is required prior to starting both lab and experimental station work.
Shift Monday
(no beam)Tuesday 7a-8p Wednesday 7a-8p Thursday 7a-8p Friday 7a-8p Saturday 7a-8p Sunday 7a-4p
1. 7am - 4pm Off 🗸 🗸 🗸 🗸 🗸 🗸
3. 11am - 8pm Off 🗸 🗸 🗸 🗸 🗸 Off
Each shift shall consist of at least three DCS staff members with balanced skills. Support from the DCS Manager and Administrative Staff will be available from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. These hours will be followed primarily while plate impact experiments are being conducted in the D and E stations and laser shock experiments in the C station. The above hours of operation allow DCS to be available to users seven days per week with extended work hours on five of those days.
Visit Proposal Submission for information on participating in General User Program experiments at DCS.
Run Schedule Archives
2020-1 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2020-2 and 2020-3 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2021-1 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2021-2 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2021-3 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2022-1 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2022-2 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2022-3 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2023-1 Run Schedule Table | PDF
2023-3 Run Schedule Table | PDF
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