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On Friday, November 5, 1999, the R& D Group for Parallel Basic Software of the Center for Promotion of Computational Science and Engineering received the "30th Ishikawa Prize (Company Section)" from the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) for their R&D on "STA (Seamless Thinking Aid) Basic System in the user interface for composite parallel computers" started in 1995. This system earned a high evaluation for its pioneering nature and originality.
The Ishikawa Prize was established in 1970 to commemorate the excellent contribution of the late Mr. Ichiro Ishikawa, JUSE's first chairman, in the development of Japanese industry. A company or person can merit this prize by contributing toward achieving good results by developing creative method or new systems consistent with the needs of the times regarding modernization.
In the general, it is imperative to establish a seamless world where information is freely exchanged. The same holds true for computational science and engineering. To realize an information network not restricted by various types of computers is the one of most important subjects.
R&D work on parallel computing technologies based on the fundamental principal, as mentioned above, started in 1995. As part of the effort, software named STA (Seamless Thinking Aid) Basic System was developed and it won the prize. It corresponds with "computational science and engineering" in the needs of the times and eared a very high evaluation.
(Press release in Tuesday, November 2, 1999)
JAERI President Shojiro Matsuura, expressed his gratitude for receiving the prize at the award ceremony. Deupty Senior stoff Takrmiya, President Matsuura and Executive Director Asai, from the left, with medals
On Thursday, November 4,1999, Mr. Shoji Hashimoto, of the department of Radiation Research for Environment and Resources at the Takasaki Radiation Research Chemistry Research Establishment, and Mr. Hideki Namba, of the Office of planning Section of the Headquarters, received the "9th Nikkei Technology Prize for Global Environment" for the results of R&D on electron-beam flue gas treatment technology.
For R&D on this technology, the results from tests using the pilot plant at the Nishi-Nagoya oil fired power plant operated by Chubu Electric Company, in 1995 received the "Environment Prize" from the Nikkan Kogyo (Daily Industry) Shimbun, Ltd.
Dr. Jiro Kondo, chairman of judging committee for the 9th Nikkei Technology Prize for Global Environment and former president of the Science Council of Japan, commented that "the advances made in practical application in Japan and abroad since the test using a pilot plant were admirable."
Mr. Hashimoto with the letter of commendation
JAERI Adviser to the President Masaji Yoshikawa received the "Distinguished Career Award" on Tuesday, October 19,1999. The presentation was made during the 20th FPA anniversary ceremony in Washington, D.C.
America's Fusion Power Associates (FPA) presents the Distinguished Career Award to persons residing in the US, Japan, Europe and elsewhere who have made valuable lifelong career contributions to fusion development. Past Japanese recipients were Professor Emeritus Koji Fushimi of Nagoya University (1998), Professor Emeritus Tadashi Sekiguchi of the University of Tokyo (1990), Technical Advisor Shigeru Mori (1992), and former GA Vice Chairman Chihiro Okawa (1998), all well known for their work in nuclear fusion research.
Dr. Yoshikawa was awarded for his R&D leadership in nuclear fusion in Japan for many years and international efforts as chairman of the board for the ITER project to advance research in nuclear fusion.
Adviser Masaji Yoshikawa holding the award
A meeting with lecture and movies was held Friday, October 8,1999 at Sendai's Information and industrial Plaza (NET-U).
The meeting got under way with a greeting by JAERI President Shojiro Matsuura. Suddenly the lecture program was changed and Executive Director Hiroshi Tani spoke spoke on the subject of the JCO criticality accident. Next a dialogue style Q&A session began, with replies provided by directors Mitsuru Maeda, Toshiaki Tobioka and Hiroshi Tani, and Deputy Director General Shunichi Tanaka of the Tokai Research Establishment,
Following this, four lectures were given: "Toward the Realization of Nuclear Fusion" by Mitsuru Ota, Director General of the Naka Fusion Research Establishment. "World Research Centers: High Energy Proton Accelerator Program" by Deputy Director General Tanaka, "HTTR Reached the First Criticality" by Director Tobioka, and "EXpanding Usage of Radoation" by Director Maeda.
More than 250 persons attended and the meeting went on record as a great success. In particular the talk outlining the JCO criticality accident and the ensuing Q&A session were very well received.
Lecture outlining the JCO ctiticality accident Dialoque style session
On November 11th, Thursday, the FY1999 Annual Meeting on JAERI's Research Activities was held at the Tokyo International Forum. Deputy Director General of the Tokai Research Establishment.
The meeting marked the second in the series and JAERI's R&D activities were reported form a wide-ranging point of view. This year's meeting featured a presentation on "Nuclear Energy Research to Support the 21st century R&D on advanced Light Water Reactors (LWR)." Recently, nuclear energy production was accomplished using LWRs. Considering the trend toward long-term LWR application, it presents an important theme to improve the safety and efficiency of their fuel utilization.
JAERI President Shojiro Matsuura gave the keynote address, which was followed by the lectures "Explanation of the JCO Criticality Accident" by Kunihisa Soda plus a Q&A session, "President Status of Nuclear Energy and Safety Research" also by Soda, "Safety Assessment of high-burn Fuel" by Kiyomi Ishijima, Deputy Director of Department of Reactor Safety Research, "R&D on Materials for Light Water Reactors" by Hajime Nakajima, Deputy Director of Department of Nuclear Energy System, "Safety Aspects of Light Water Reactor" by Seiji Abe, Director of Department of Reactor Safety Research and "R&D on Next-generation Light water Reactors" by Masaaki Ochiai, Deputy Director of department of Reactor Safety Research.
A display of research results mounted on panels highlighted the intermission and many participants viewed them with keen interest. Slides shown in context with the lectures were well-received as aids to clearer understanding. Some 500 seats were prepared but promptly filled, requiring extra chairs to accommodate the standees. The closing address was given by Vice-president Kenichi Murakami. ALL in all, the meeting proved to be great success.
President Matsuura opening the meeting More than 500 seats were quickly filled
JAERI took part in the International New Technology Fair '99 held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center Wednesday, October 27 to Friday, October 29. The fair was hosted by the Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper. Globalization of economy has rapidly progressed and, with it, the demand for international competitive power. The objective of the fair was to held advance science and technology by promoting technological exchange among industry, the academic circles and goverment. The fair was supported by the Science and Technology Agency, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of International Trade and industry, and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. All of 342 entities participated including Semi-governmental ovganizations, national or prefectural research institutes, group concerned with science and technology, and private sector organizations such as venture firms and universities. STA affiliates, JAERI and the Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute (JNC), the Research Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), the National Research Institute for Metals (NRIM), National Space Development of Japan (NASDA), and the Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC), et al. Participated as well.
Using illustrated panels, databases, brochures, etc., JAERI introduced the results of its R&D on materials using electron beam and radiation, environmental protection, technology applicable to resources and accompanying fusion research, and the use of rulear heat in non-electric generation.
Altogether more than 40,000 persons visited the fair and many came to the JAERI booth. Their reactions varied widely. Some felt close to our work while others both admired and expressed surprise at the diverse uses of nuclear energy from its very realistic application near at hand to the dreamlike distant future. The visitors also enjoyed demonstrations. It was most gratifying that many turned their attention to sighs and brought pamphlets home for detailed reference. To a certain extent this no doubt related to the JCO criticality accident which occurred less than a month earlier. To introduce the exhibits, each day more than fifteen experts from the Takasaki Radiation Chemistry Research Establishment, the Naka Fusion Research Establishment and others worked together, contributing heavily to the success of the big event.
Visitors at the JAERI booth were surprised the diversity of nuclear energy use
