Minutes of  Quick Calorimetry Meeting  7-1-00.


Present:  RMB, PSF, DCI, ALL, CAXP, MS.


DCI   Working on VPT specification and procurement, there is now a draft agreement  
           between ETH/RAL. 
          Writing draft on VPT handling tests and acceptance procedures.
          Wrote note on hyperbright blue LED's.
          Continued burn in test's on Ham and ET tubes.


MS     Setting up for VPT life test's after Christmas shutdown, magnet is taking a long
           time to stabilise.


ALL    Still completing VPT magnet test rig mechanical drawings which are being
            brought up to RAL  accepted drawing practise.


PSF     Work for PPESP bid on scintillating glasses.
            Setting up for He diffusion tests into VPT's.
            Glue work - still a problem with separating RTV glued  tubes.
            Report found on transmission of RTV after 10*8 rad. - no damage.
            Report on glass work for annual report?
            Will give talk at CERN on glue work.


CAXP  Repairing Rutherford scattering rig with gold foil, will try to work out what
             thickness required.
             Testing components for temperature, humidity and pressure control on
             glue curing measurements.
             

RMB    Busy preparing R&D presentaion on scintillating glasses for PPESP bid.
             Completing financial bids for CMS/Opal.
             Preparation for management board meeting 17/1.
             Work on VPT procurement document with Derek.


Laurie Lintern    12-1-00.