ASI Research
Planned R&D activities address the technology gaps identified for each section of the program focus areas and draw from a broad range of disciplines to support the development of Instrumentation and Control solutions
Sensors and Instrumentation Ecosystem
Sensors and Instrumentation:
Reliable, cost-effective, real-time, accurate, and high-resolution measurement of the performance
of existing and advanced reactors’ core and plant systems.
Communication
Resilient, real-time transmission of sufficient data for online monitoring and advanced data analytics.
Sensor Performance Modeling
Modeling of instrumentation performance to enable predictive capabilities and integration in Digital Twins.
Material Science
Innovative sensor materials and advanced manufacturing techniques applied to instrumentation design and fabrication.
Advanced Control Systems
Enable near real-time control of plant or experiment process variables to enhance performance.
Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning and artificial intelligence processes to enable semi-autonomous operation and maintenance by design.
Program-related Funding Opportunities
Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR)
Includes Integrated Research Projects (IRP), Research & Development (R&D), and Nuclear Science User Facility (NSUF) access opportunities.
Universities
Principal Investigator/Sub-awardee for:
- Integrated Research Projects (IRP)
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Nuclear Science User Facility (NSUF) access only
Engage and collaborate with a small business to commercialize the technology.
Collaborate with a National Laboratory as a subcontractor.
National Laboratories
Principal Investigator/Sub-awardee for:
- Nuclear Science User Facility (NSUF) access only
Sub-awardee for:
- Integrated Research Projects (IRP)
- Research & Development (R&D)
Engage and collaborate with a small business to commercialize the technology.
Lead R&D efforts as the Principal Investigator.
Industry
Principal Investigator/Sub-awardee for:
- Nuclear Science User Facility (NSUF) access only
Sub-awardee for:
- Integrated Research Projects (IRP)
- Research & Development (R&D)
Lead the commercialization effort as the Principal Investigator.
Collaborate with a National Laboratory as a subcontractor.
Additional Funding Paths
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
Directed Research