Sixty-five SERDP and ESTCP FY 2015 new start projects have been selected for funding. These projects responded to the following FY 2015 solicitations: SERDP Core, SERDP Exploratory Development (SEED), ESTCP Environmental Technologies, and ESTCP Installation Energy.
Topics being addressed by these projects include long-term natural attenuation of groundwater contaminants; managing contaminated sediments; assessing vapor intrusion from subsurface volatile organic compound contamination; munitions response in underwater environments; natural resource management in a non-stationary world; green manufacturing and maintenance; green energetics; and advanced building energy and water management.
The tables below list the FY 2015 new start projects for SERDP (Environmental Restoration, Munitions Response, Resource Conservation and Climate Change, and Weapons Systems and Platforms) and ESTCP (Energy and Water, Environmental Restoration, and Weapons Systems and Platforms). As project overviews become available, links from the project numbers are provided below. Information on these and other SERDP and ESTCP projects is also available under Program Areas.
ERSON-15-01: Improved Understanding of Long Term Natural Attenuation Processes on Contaminants in Groundwater | |||
Estimating Mobile-Immobile Mass Transfer Parameters Using Direct Push Tools | Dr. Robert Borden | Solutions-IES | |
Biogeochemical Processes that Control Natural Attenuation of Trichloroethylene in Low Permeability Zones | Dr. Charles Werth | University of Texas at Austin | |
Role of Acidophilic Methanotrophs in Long Term Natural Attenuation of VOCs in Low pH Aquifers | Dr. Paul Hatzinger | CB&I Federal Services | |
Biologically Mediated Abiotic Degradation of Chlorinated Ethenes: A New Conceptual Framework | Dr. Michelle Scherer | University of Iowa | |
A Field Method to Quantify Chlorinated Solvent Diffusion, Sorption, Abiotic and Biotic Degradation in Low Permeability Zones | Dr. Richelle Allen-King | University at Buffalo, The State University of New York | |
NMR-Based Sensors for In Situ Monitoring of Changes in Groundwater Chemistry | Dr. Julie Konzuk | Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | |
Extending the Applicability of Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis To Low Concentrations of 1,4-Dioxane | Mr. Peter Bennett | Haley & Aldrich, Inc. | |
ERSEED-15-01: Improved Measurement and Assessment of Off-Site Contaminant Influx and Potential Recontamination of Aquatic Sediments Sites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ER-2537 | Remedy and Recontamination Assessment Array | Dr. Bart Chadwick | SPAWAR Systems Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||
ERSEED-15-02: Development of Passive Sampling Methodologies to Measure Contaminant Bioavailability in Aquatic Sediments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Development of A Passive Multisampling Method To Measure Dioxins/Furans and Other Contaminant Bioavailability In Aquatic Sediments | Dr. Rainer Lohmann | University of Rhode Island | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Development of an In-Situ Passive Sampler for the Detection and Remediation of Explosive Compounds | Ms. Penny Vlahos | University of Connecticut | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actively Shaken In-Situ Passive Sampler Platform for Methylmercury and Organics | Dr. Upal Ghosh | University of Maryland Baltimore County | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multipurpose Sediment Passive Sampler with Improved Tissue Mimicry to Measure the Bioavailable Fraction | Mr. Paul Edmiston | ABSMaterials, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Optimization of Integrative Passive Sampling Approaches for Use in the Epibenthic Environment | Dr. Jason Belden | Oklahoma State University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nanofiber-Enabled, Multi-Target Passive Sampling Device for Determination of the Freely-Dissolved Sediment Pore Water Concentrations of Organic Contaminants | Dr. Andres Martinez | University of Iowa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
MRSON-15-01: Detection, Classification, and Remediation of Military Munitions Underwater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Target Corrosion on Advanced EMI Signatures in Underwater Environments | Dr. Barry Spargo | Naval Research Laboratory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Scope Design Study for Multi-Sensor Tow Body | Dr. Kevin Williams | University of Washington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quantitiative Sediment Mapping: Surveys of Geoacoustic Properties Affecting Munitions Burial, Mobility and Detection | Dr. Charles Holland | Pennsylvania State University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quantification of Hydrodynamic Forcing and Burial, Exposure and Mobility of Munitions on the Beach Face | Dr. Jack Puleo | University of Delaware | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UXO Detection and Classification with Parametric Sonar | Dr. William Sanders | Naval Research Laboratory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acoustic Response of Underwater Munitions near a Water-Sediment Boundary | Dr. Steven Kargl | University of Washington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sediment Volume Search Sonar Development | Mr. Daniel Brown | Pennsylvania State University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
RCSON-15-01: New Paradigms for Managing Species and Ecosystems in a Non-Stationary World | ||||||||||||||||||||
Quantifying the Stability of Fish Interaction Networks Along Environmental Disturbance Gradients | Dr. Daniel McGarvey | Virginia Commonwealth University | ||||||||||||||||||
High-Frequency Analysis of Stream Chemistry to Establish Elemental Cycling Regimes of High-Latitude Catchments | Dr. Tamara Harms | University of Alaska, Fairbanks | ||||||||||||||||||
Conserving Listed and At-Risk Plants in a Non-Stationary World: A Predictive Framework for Assessing Risks and Guiding Management | Dr. Dov Sax | Brown University | ||||||||||||||||||
Empirical Dynamics: A New Paradigm for Understanding and Managing Species and Ecosystems in a Non-Stationary Nonlinear World | Dr. George Sugihara | Scripps Institution of Oceanography | ||||||||||||||||||
Global Change, Vulnerability, and Resilience: Management Options for an Uncertain Future | Dr. Craig Allen | University of Nebraska, Lincoln | ||||||||||||||||||
Flow-Population Models for Tracking Non-Stationary Changes in Riparian and Aquatic Ecosystems | Dr. David Lytle | Oregon State University | ||||||||||||||||||
Evaluating the Use of Spatially Explicit Population Models to Predict Conservation Reliant Species in Non-Analogue Future Environments on DoD Lands | Dr. Brian Hudgens | Institute for Wildlife Studies | ||||||||||||||||||
RCSON-15-02: Adapting to Changes in the Hydrologic Cycle under Non-Stationary Climate Conditions | |||
Effects of Global Change on Extreme Precipitation and Flooding: New Approaches to IDF and Regional Flood Frequency Estimation | Dr. Dennis Lettenmaier | University of California, Los Angeles | |
Linked Rainfall and Runoff Intensity-Duration-Frequency in the Face of Climate Change and Uncertainty | Dr. Yonas Demissie | Washington State University | |
Changes in Climate and Its Effect on Timing of Snowmelt and Intensity-Duration-Frequency Curves | Dr. Anna Wagner | Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory | |
Climate-Informed Estimation of Hydrologic Extremes for Robust Adaptation to Non-Stationary Climate | Dr. Casey Brown | University of Massachusetts | |
Incorporation of the Effects of Future Anthropogenically-Forced Climate Change in Intensity-Duration-Frequency Design Values | Dr. Kenneth Kunkel | North Carolina State University / NC Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) | |
WPSON-15-01: Sustainable Gasless Delay Formations | |||
Environmentally Sustainable Gasless Delay Compositions for Fuzes | Dr. Jay Poret | U.S. Army ARDEC | |
Environmentally Benign Multi-Component Delay System with Tunable Propagation Characteristics | Dr. Zac Doorenbos | Innovative Materials and Processes, LLC | |
WPSON-15-02: Standardized Test Methodologies for Low Observable Coating Durability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Characterization of Low Observable Coating Durability Using Time-Domain Terahertz Reflectivity | Dr. John Federici | New Jersey Institute of Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Standardized Test Methodologies for Low Observable Coating Durability | Dr. Joseph Osborne | Boeing Research and Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WPSEED-15-01: Sustainable Solvents for Use in Degreasing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Development of Azeotropic Blends to Replace TCE and nPB in Vapor Degreasing Operations | Dr. Darren Williams | Sam Houston State University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Furanic Solvents for Degreasing | Dr. Matthew Davis | Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division – China Lake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Improved Degreasing Solvents Based on Ionic Liquids | Dr. Huimin Luo | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WPSEED-15-02: Development of a Low Contact Resistance Passivate for Electrical System Components | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anticorrosion Coatings Based on Assemblies of Superhydrophobic Particles Impregnated with Conductive Oil | Dr. George Polyzos | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Environmentally-Benign Conductive Polymer Passivating Coatings | Dr. Peter Zarras | Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Chromate Passivation for LHE ZnNi | Dr. Matthew O'Keefe | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Development of a Low Contact Resistance Passivate for Electrical Components | Mr. Michael Vinson | Averatek Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demonstration of Ice Pigging Technology to Remove Biofilms in Water Distribution Systems | Mr. Steven Fann | Naval Facilities Engineering Services Center | |
Automated Aerosol-Sealing of Building Envelopes | Dr. Mark Modera | University of California, Davis | |
Demonstration and Cost Analysis of a Building Retrofit Using High-Performance Insulation | Dr. Andrew Nelson | Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division | |
Validating the COOLNOMIX AC and Refrigeration Compressor Control Retrofit | Mr. Bryan Urban | Fraunhofer USA, Inc. | |
Latent Energy Storage Systems | Mr. Shayne Rolfe | PhaseStor Energy | |
Gas Engine-Driven Heat Pump (GHP) Cold Climate Field Demonstration | Ms. Patricia Rowley | Gas Technology Institute | |
Thermally Assisted High Temperature Heat Pump | Mr. John Archibald | American Solar, Inc. | |
Energy Reduction Using Epoxy Coatings for Sealing Leaking Compressed Air Systems | Mr. Gary Anguiano | Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) | |
Energy and Water Efficiency Improvements for Dishrooms in Military Dining Facilities | Dr. Frank Johnson | Gas Technology Institute | |
Utilization of Advanced Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) for Energy Reduction on DoD Installations | Mrs. Kim Mueller | Dominion Virginia Power |
The VI Diagnosis Toolkit for Assessing Vapor Intrusion Pathways and Impacts in Neighborhoods Overlying Dissolved Chlorinated Solvent Plumes | Dr. Paul Johnson | Arizona State University | |
Tools for Understanding Transients in Vapor Intrusion | Dr. Eric Suuberg | Brown University | |
Mass Flux Characterization for Vapor Intrusion Assessment | Dr. Helen Dawson | Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | |
Demonstration of a Long-Term Sampling and Novel Analysis Approach for Distinguishing Sources of Volatile Organic Compounds in Indoor Air | Dr. Alan Rossner | Clarkson University | |
Sewers and Utility Tunnels as Preferential Pathways for Volatile Organic Compound Migration Into Buildings: Risk Factors and Investigation Protocol | Dr. Thomas McHugh | GSI Environmental, Inc. |
Demonstration and Validation of Siloxane-Based Aircraft Topcoats that are Isocyanate-Free and Provide a Reduced Environmental Impact | Dr. Erick Iezzi | Naval Research Laboratory | |
Green Processing of Energetic Materials Using Resonant Acoustic Mixing Technology | Dr. Andrew Nelson | Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division | |
One Step No Waste Composition C-4 Production | Dr. Kenneth Lee | U.S. Army ARDEC | |
Demonstration of DBX-1 as an Alternative to RD-1333 Lead Azide | Mrs. Andrea Bloomer | Naval Surface Warfare Center | |
Demonstration of Stacked High Shear Rotary Membrane System (HSRMS) for Shipboard Bilgewater Treatment | Ms. Danielle Paynter | Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division | |
Waste-to-Energy Thermal Destruction Identification for Forward Operating Bases | Mr. Edwin Chiang | Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center | |
Electrochemical Waste Recycling for Cannon Production | Mr. Christopher Humiston | Benet Laboratories |
