This activity provides information to the U.S. DOE Office of Fossil Energy that can be used to help develop a portfolio of program (sub)elements for the Advanced Research Program.

The Advanced Research and Technology Development Program serves as a bridge between basic and applied research to support the development and deployment of innovative technologies, capable of improving the efficient and environmentally responsible supply and utilization of fossil energy resources. Based on these principles, the panelists agreed to the following goal.

Our Goal

To identify breakthrough and leapfrog technologies or novel and breakthrough applications of existing technologies; Integrate advanced research into Fossil Energy's mission; Provide a linkage for Fossil Energy to advanced research programs in industry, government, and universities, both domestically and internationally.

Setting the Context... the Vital Issues Process

This is a structured set of dialogs among the principal stakeholders associated with the topical area of interest.

Advanced Computational Capabilities... the 'Silicon' Computer

Where available, this is a suite of computer modeling tools that can be used to provide valuable analytical results germane to the topic.

Access to World-Class Experts... the 'Protein' Computer

The Protein Computer component of the Decision Support System will provide a distributed collaborative environment for decision makers, analysts, consultants, and interested stakeholders to share information, exchange data, and analyze the model results real time. Opportunities will include videoconferencing, simultaneous viewing of "silicon" computer model results, white board teleconferencing of data and ideas, file transfer, as well as chat rooms.

For more information contact Dr. Dennis Engi, (505) 845-8284.

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