Environmental Science Basic Research

Abstract

This Project supports basic research to investigate 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 and discrimination; better characterization of contaminants through improved risk-based assessment; destruction, containment, or neutralization of organics resulting from military activities in water, soil, and sediments; 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 Network Science initiative. Work in this Project provides a fundamental basis for applied research in 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). Funding has been realigned to reflect the FY 2020 financial restructure and Army Modernization Priorities. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: T25_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2020

Tags

Fields of Study

• Environmental science

Readers

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

Technology Areas

• Biotechnology
• Biotechnology - Bioremediation