Superconducting Technology Assessment - nitrd

■ Construct a detailed superconducting technology roadmap to reach operational deployment, to include:
a. All critical components and their technical characteristics at each milestone.
b. Dependencies on other technologies, where such exist.
c. Significant developments/actions that must occur (e.g., creation of fabrication facilities).
d. Continuing research needed in parallel with development of technology, in support of the roadmap.
e. Critical, related issues tied to particular milestones.
f. Estimated costs, facilities, manpower etc. tied to particular milestones.
■ The roadmap will be developed at three levels:
a. An aggressive, full government funding level with availability of industrial strength technology by 2010.
b. A moderate government funding level with availability of industrial strength technology by 2014.
c. Non-government funding (industry reliance) level.
■ The study will conclude by presenting options for government decision makers and the expected
outcome of choosing each option in respect to superconducting technologies.
■ The study will be fully documented and completed within 6 months of initiation, but not later
than 31 March 2005.
Assessment Structure
The study will be conducted primarily by a team of outside experts augmented by Agency experts in the field. These
outside experts will be drawn from industry, academia and other government agencies. Team membership
is attached. OCA will provide funding, logistic and administrative support to the study. The study, along with
recommendations for follow-on actions, will be forwarded by OCA to the Director and Deputy Director for review
and approval.
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