Overall TSG objective: Develop the basis for integrated, steady-state operation and axisymmetric control for next-step STs, while helping resolve key scenario and control issues for ITER
Thrust 1 - Scenario Physics
Thrust 2 - Axisymmetric Control Development
Thrust 3 - Disruption Avoidance By Controlled Discharge Shutdown
Thrust 4 - Scenario Physics for Next Step Devices
Primary Related Programmatic Milestones:
ITPA Participation:
• IOS-1.1 ITER baseline, at q95=3, bN=1.8, ne=0.85nGW (D, H, He) • IOS-1.2 Divertor heat flux reduction in ITER baseline scenario • IOS-2.1 Compare helium H-modes in different devices • IOS-3.2 Define access conditions to get to SS scenario • IOS-3.3 Core confinement for q(0)=2 • IOS-5.2 Maintaining ICRH coupling in expected ITER Regime |