DOE OSTI · 3097477
Cataloging Legacy Data from the Tritium Systems Test Assembly Program
Abstract
The Tritium Systems Test Assembly (TSTA) at Los Alamos National Laboratory, operational from 1984 to 2001, was critical in advancing fusion fuel cycle technologies, including tritium storage, gas separation, and pumping. TSTA’s contributions, particularly in safe tritium operations, have influenced subsequent fusion projects. This paper discusses the ongoing effort to digitize and catalog TSTA’s historical data to create a searchable resource for the fusion research community. While the long-term objective is to develop a relational database for structured data management, the project remains in the early phase, with current efforts focused on scanning and indexing physical documents. Initial plans for database implementations are also presented, outlining key considerations for structure, query indexing, and standardization. As digitization progresses, future discussions will refine these implantation details to ensure an efficient and comprehensive system. This initiative aims to preserve critical legacy data, enhance the design of tritium system facilities, and support the next generation of fusion energy research.
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Lizardi-Lobb, Vicky [Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0000000272656397), Bullock, Claire L. [Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0009000150419032), Hypes-Mayfield, Victoria [Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0000000173057663), Dumont, Joseph H. [Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0000000196980995). 2025-06-16. Cataloging Legacy Data from the Tritium Systems Test Assembly Program. https://doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2025.2498231
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