Environmental Science Basic Research

Abstract

This basic research project investigates fundamental scientific principles and phenomena necessary to ensure efficient development of the technologies needed to address Army sustainment issues in the restoration, compliance, conservation, and non-industrial pollution prevention areas. These efforts include: investigating and monitoring contaminated sites, including chemical contamination and unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection/discrimination; better characterization of contaminants through improved risk-based assessment; destruction, containment, or neutralization of organics in water, soil, and sediments resulting from military activities; adhering to applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations; monitoring and controlling noise generation and transport; protecting and enhancing natural and cultural resources; reducing pollution associated with military activities; and the study of ecosystem genomics and proteomics in support of the Army's new Network Science initiative. The project supports applied research under PE 0602720A (Environmental Quality Technology), project 048 (Industrial Operations Pollution Control Technology), project 835 (Military Medical Environmental Criteria), and project 896 (Base Facilities Environmental Quality). The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Department of Defense Basic Research Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is performed by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: T25_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2012

Tags

Fields of Study

• Environmental science

Readers

• Environmental Engineering.
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

• Biotechnology
• Biotechnology - Bioremediation