Schedule

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Current Run Schedule: Run 2023-1

APS Long-Range Operations Schedule 

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Hours of Operation

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	🗸	🗸	🗸	🗸	🗸	🗸
2. 8am - 5pm	🗸	🗸	🗸	🗸	🗸	Off	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.