SNS accelerator diagnostics: progress and challenges

A collaboration of six national laboratories, the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) Project is constructing an accelerator based neutron facility sited in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The goal of 2 MW beam power, 95% availability, and hands-on maintenance will place significant demands on the performance and operational reliability of accelerator diagnostics. Mirroring the project organization, a cross-laboratory team is developing diagnostic systems for the facility. This talk reports the team's progress and summarizes its approach to outstanding technical and organizational challenges.