Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
The Advanced Sensors & Instrumentation (ASI) program is part of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy. ASI develops and qualifies innovative sensors and instruments for the nuclear energy industry.
Our Vision
Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies (NEET) ASI research results in advanced sensors and instrumentation and control (I&C) technologies that are qualified, validated, and ready to be adopted by the nuclear industry.
Our Mission
Develop advanced sensors and I&C that address critical technology gaps for monitoring and controlling existing and advanced reactors and supporting fuel cycle development.
Our Goals
Support Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) research and development (R&D) programmatic needs for fuel & materials studies, and integral testing. Provide new capabilities for measurement, control, and operations of the existing and future nuclear reactor fleet by developing sensors designed for harsh environments, advanced control capabilities, semi-autonomous and fault-tolerant operations, and combined with predictive analytics. Address critical R&D needs necessary for instrument development and deployment through the development of digital technology platforms and instrumentation qualification pathways.
Our Roles
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Coordinating sensors and instrumentation research among DOE-NE programs to avoid duplication
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Developing enabling capabilities to address technology gaps across the four research areas common in all the DOE-NE R&D programs
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Advancing technology readiness levels (TRL) across the four research areas to support DOE-NE R&D programs and then into commercialization.