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Currently developing and using instrumentation to interrogate subsurface environments for cultural resources based on resistivity measurements. Efforts have resulted in a SERDP proposal and concept paper.

1. Development of IR readable "Memory Chip." Viewed as a second-generation barcode. Provides labeling, inventory, and tracking. Physically about the size of a quarter, it is programmed, interrogated or read with an IR device. Device is robust and has been through initial development.
2. Relational database development for data interpretation and reporting. Toolset has been developed with selenium concentrations. Original datasets come from disparate locations such as EPA, State, and institutional input, and are populated into a relational database that is intended for environmental monitoring and assessment.
3. Development and deployment of 3° data presentation and decision analysis tools based on Bayesian analysis. Could be coupled with other techniques for data gathering, analysis and reporting to result in end-state data presentation (e.g. yes/no gates, regulatory compliance, etc.). Activity is leveraged by with work with Idaho State.
4. Detection technology based on MtDNA for radiation exposure in mice. Concept paper will be provided. (further expansion to be determined conversations with Bala, A. Stormberg and Groenewold).
5. Development of biological indicators of heavy metal contamination or presence based on genetically altered nematodes. Relies on suppression or activation (unclear which) of a fluorescent reporter gene that is inserted in nematodes. My understanding is that the organisms are not indigenous, but introduced. Concept paper will be provided. Angela Stormberg.
6. Ecological Risk Assessment. This area may provide market pull to deploy developed technologies since a large number of clients are willing to fund risk assessments in preference to instrument or method development.
7. Detection of pheromones as a pest detector. Relies heavily on instrument development with PNNL. Efforts resulted in an LDRD proposal, and a working relationship with PNNL.
8. Energy/Water Nexus: Primarily seen as an end user of technology for technologies to detect or characterize 1° and 2° pollutants, but will have a component (Water Technology Program) that is expected to be a technology developer.