This project will develop a monitoring and modeling framework to reliably forecast of the potential impacts of sea level rise on Navy restoration sites that retain residual groundwater and soil contamination under long- term management.

This project will demonstrate an autonomous multi-sensor coastal site monitoring system using unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) to remotely sense site conditions and collect reports from unattended, underwater sensors deployed at the site to provide a more complete and accurate report of site conditions that improves natural resources management at reduced cost and risk compared to boots-on-the-ground monitoring approaches.

This project will expand our understanding of the mechanisms responsible for cisdichloroethane (cis-DCE) and vinyl chloride (VC), and chloroethane persistence at impacted sites, specifically looking at the role of sulfur minerology in hindering the bioremediation processes of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs). The goal is to develop a decision matrix for Navy remedial project managers (RPMs) to evaluate the potential for continued bioremediation or the need for alternative remedies at these sites.

The goal of this project is to demonstrate that injecting engineered biochar derived from waste biomass can improve NSZD (natural source zone depletion) for cleaning up LNAPL (light non-aqueous phase liquid), making NSZD a more viable site management solution for the Navy.

This project will utilize unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to collect high-resolution data to develop more accurate models of sea level rise (SLR) at Department of the Navy (DoN) restoration sites.

This project will evaluate and prioritize land-based resource accounting tools for Department of the Navy land managers, demonstrating their effectiveness and cost-efficiency through case studies to support informed decision-making and potential implementation.

The primary objective of this project is to validate and optimize a brush electroplating repair process for zinc-nickel (ZnNi) and Ion Vapor Deposition (IVD) aluminum applications, with the goal of replacing the current hazardous cadmium-based repair process.

This effort will develop a digital interactive tool that will enable non-subject matter experts to design, assess, evaluate, troubleshoot, optimize, and configure industrial ventilation equipment, systems, and designs.

To develop an automated method for capturing operating time and location for Department of Navy generators, and transmitting data wirelessly to a centralized historian for compliance tracking and monitoring.

The overall objective for this project is to successfully demonstrate the performance of citric acid passivation as an alternative to current passivation techniques that use carcinogenic chemicals and strong, heated acids.

This project will perform coating application and shipboard testing/validation of a low-VOC, corrosion-resistant primer coating for aircraft ground support equipment (GSE).

This project aims to verify and demonstrate that hexavalent chromium free touch-up applicators are a suitable alternative with regards to conversion coating repair in a depot setting and an intermediate setting.

This project will leverage past knowledge and cutting-edge approaches to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in low-concentration wastewater sources of special interest to the Navy.

This project seeks to investigate new cost- and energy-efficient techniques and technologies for wastewater treatment and reuse.

The objective of this investigation is to evaluate and approve a hexavalent chromium free process for producing black oxide and phosphate coatings on steel surfaces at NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Centers (FRCs).

The objective of this study is to enhance safety and reduce costs and airborne pollutants by finding an alternative to the current vegetation standards at airfields.

This project seeks to further develop groundwater modeling capabilities to equip site/facility managers with the scientific knowledge they need for accurate research, development and decision-making.

The objective of this project is to create an initiation decision report (IDR) that investigates and identifies gaps in pierside infrastructure availability that may affect readiness for receiving offloaded ballast water.

The objective of the project is to test Oxsol-free and low volatile organic compound (VOC) polysiloxane topcoats to the majority of MIL-PRF-24635, Type V/VI performance requirements, demonstrate and validate their performance in the field compared to a qualified topcoat, then transition to the fleet.

The objective of this project is to demonstrate the efficacy of a mobile system to destroy per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous PFAS-impacted media.

The objective of this effort is to demonstrate the capability of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to predict the risk of an installation experiencing a future Notice of Violation (NOV) or noncompliance event.

The goal of this project is to demonstrate and evaluate a solar thermal evaporation system comprised of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) thermal evaporators combined with a solar thermal system for the purpose of minimizing per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in wastewater at Department of Defense (DoD) facilities.

This project has four objectives: to compare 3D printed cone spray ionization mass spectrometry (3D PCSI-MS) to traditional liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods, to develop an autosampler for easier sampling, to field test the new methodology and develop a robust standard operating procedure (SOP).

The purpose of this effort is to develop a Navy-wide approach for estimating risk and calculating cleanup goals for radiologically impacted buildings.

The goal of this project is to test copper release rates of various types and ages of antifouling hull coatings at Navy harbors to better support regulatory standard setting.

The goal of this effort is to demonstrate that in situ soil flushing, used in conjunction with sorption and destructive treatments, is a viable method for the removal and subsequent destruction of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from affected soil.

The objective of this study is to produce acute and chronic toxicity and bioaccumulation data for 10 priority polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

This project seeks to promote and demonstrate two technologies as suitable replacements for hexavalent chromium-based formulas for the repair of anodized aluminum coatings.

This project team is studying ways to reduce or eliminate Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens (OPPP) in drinking water at U.S. Navy facilities.

The objective of this study is to minimize the amount of hazardous waste produced by expired paints and associated solvents originating from ship supplies.

The goal of this effort is to determine if remotely operated oil spill response (OSR) skimming equipment and other alternative technologies can respond to on-water oil spills more effectively than existing equipment with respect to safety, cost, speed, oil recovery rate and maneuverability.

This project is developing a protocol to ease transition from active to passive remediation at Navy sites contaminated with munitions constituents.

The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate an automated technology that can aid sediment remediation efforts by targeting specific particle discharge or resuspension events.

The objective of this work is to demonstrate and validate performance and stability following placement of reactive amendments for in situ treatment of comingled organic and metal-contaminated sediments at Navy facilities.

This project was formed to evaluate the potential for detrimental effects on marine biota of small-scale objects containing radioactive material relevant to the U.S. Navy.

This project is field testing the effectiveness of a robust caisson structure to reduce blast effects from underwater explosions.

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The objective of this study is to demonstrate the capability of a distributed temperature sensing (DTS) system to provide high resolution identification of seepage locations at a relevant Navy site.

The objective of this investigation is to evaluate whether dry ice can be utilized at Fleet Readiness Centers as an effective, non-hazardous friendly alternative to the use of plastic media blasting (PMB) for cleaning and organic coating removal.

The goal of this project is to demonstrate a methodology for rapid quantification of copper in seawater using an optical or voltammetric detection and analysis system.

This team plans to develop and validate a detection methodology for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in bilge and oily wastewater (BOW) and to demonstrate and validate a two-part treatment technology.

The objective of this project is to test and evaluate rapid-cure, chromatefree, and low-volatile organic compound (VOC) solvent-based primers that meet the requirements for use on tactical Navy aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Hornet jet fighter, the AV-8 Harrier groundattack aircraft, the UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter and the AH-1Z Viper reconnaissance helicopter.

This project team is evaluating the performance of one specific filtration media for removing metals from various discharges and sources, including stormwater runoff and other shipyard activities, to help maintain regulatory permit compliance. The team also aims to expedite field deployment of the media during the first year of the effort.

This project is developing an integrative approach that will enable near real-time monitoring of constituents of concern at shipyard drydocks.

The objective of this effort is to provide a passive, industrial, low-profile and innovative stormwater management solution (LIPPS) that will allow users to target specific pollutants of concern and operate in multiple platforms.

This team is developing an integrative approach for near real-time wastewater monitoring that ensures more accurate analytics and data visualization and reduces the manpower requirements associated with current processes.

The project is assessing the performance issues surrounding zinc-nickel and other cadmium-alternative plating technologies for Electrical Wiring and Interconnect System (EWIS) components. Conductivity, wear resistance and corrosion resistance will be assessed including the questions associated with the mating and demating these components with legacy cadmium-plated components.

The primary aim of this project is to develop simple test protocol for assessing aircraft sealant usability and demonstrate its effectiveness with the intent of reducing hazardous waste and improving Fleet readiness.

The objective of this effort is to demonstrate that soluble, food grade substrates, including specific organic acids or alcohols, can be used to promote the in situ cometabolic treatment of 1,4-dioxane and chlorinated volatile organic compounds. Field evaluations using single-well-push-pull tests will be performed at a selected Navy site where the aquifer is contaminated with both substances.

This project team plans to demonstrate an efficient method to evaluate promising in situ adsorptive amendment materials to tackle the problem of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in groundwater.

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The goals of this demonstration are to study the use of polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (polyDADMAC) as a potential PFAS plume retardant for in situ applications and understand any site-specific factors which may influence PFAS binding to polyDADMAC over time.

The objective of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of a novel in-pipe treatment system to aid with stormwater permit compliance.

This project will demonstrate a handheld technology to identify and quantify sources of copper and zinc in stormwater runoff that provides the information needed to optimize the Best Management Practices (BMP) designed to mitigate those sources.

To facilitate the development of reasonable Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements, this project is developing an approach to identify all nutrient sources that contribute to total discharging outfall nutrient loads and engage regulators in the process.

This project will validate the use of commercially available passive samplers for long-term monitoring of groundwater contaminant concentrations.

This project will develop a simple and cost-effective solution to ascertain the potential magnitude of recontamination occurring from unremediated underpier sediments slumping into dredged and/or remediated areas between piers.

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This project will demonstrate and validate an air filtration system that will remove trichloroethene (TCE) from indoor air and then provide Remedial Project Managers (RPM) with a guide to the optimal selection, operation and maintenance of air purifying filters for vapor intrusion (VI) mitigation.

This project will demonstrate application of a time-integrated sampler for measurement of volatile organic compound (VOC) concentrations in groundwater.

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The primary objective is to demonstrate and validate the field application of colloidal activated carbon for in situ adsorption of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater, thus mitigating migration of these compounds.

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The purpose of this project is to identify the most reliable on-site mobile analyzer for indoor air and soil gas samples to be used as tool to expedite vapor intrusion (VI) investigation. Project investigators will identify and validate alternative commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) instruments for implementation of this proven and effective approach to investigate the VI pathway.