This task aims to develop tools required for future detector developments and for prototype design and evaluation.The activities are strongly linked with the work of other WP of this programme, including detector gas studies and analyses, also under environmental aspects, further development of simulation and modelling tools as well as electronics and general instrumentation for detector testing and characterisation.

This activity aims to strengthen the current R&D environment at CERN, with the goal to foster the tools needed for successful developments and prototyping. Promoting and supporting such activities will also provide a common framework, which outside communities will use. Areas of contributions should be:

• Gas analysis and gas studies
• Simulation and modelling
• Electronics and instrumentation.