USAMS Decommissioned
In preparation for the installation of a new AMS system, we had to dismantle the USAMS system in December 2021 after 30 years of operations. We have retained the USAMS hybrid ion source and low energy magnet.
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After 30 years of operations, the USAMS system was decommissioned to make room for the new MICADAS system.