Details of Award

NERC Reference : NE/P016464/1

Strategic Review of Autonomous System Capability for Long-Term Decommissioning Monitoring

Principal Investigator:: Professor B Wilson, Scottish Association For Marine Science, Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory
Grant held at:: Scottish Association For Marine Science, Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory

ENRIs:: Environmental Risks and Hazards; Natural Resource Management; Pollution and Waste
Science Topics:: Robotics & Autonomy; Energy - Conventional; Underwater Autonomous Vehicles; Robotics & Autonomy; Intelligent Measurement Sys.; Technol. for Environ. Appl.

Abstract:: STREAM will provide a comprehensive strategic review, looking at the capabilities of robotics and autonomous systems for Long-Term Monitoring (LTM) pre-decommissioning and in perpetuity. The main impacts from this project will be the embedment of new knowledge within the industry sector, taking account of the lessons learnt within the academic community regarding the true capabilities of autonomous systems for LTM. The industry project partners are SLR, BMT Cordah, Gardline, and Marine Scotland. They will steer the strategic review, providing context with regards to the current practise and data expectations of the decommissioning community. Reviewing our current technological capabilities, this project will, in-turn, identify the knowledge gaps that restrict the adoption of autonomous technology within the sector. This valuable outcome will inform policy on environmental regulation of decommissioning operations and promote cost effective solutions for in-perpetuity environmental monitoring by offshore operators. It will also assist steering future development of this technology within the sector.

Authorised funds only

This grant award has a total value of £50,878

Indirect - Indirect Costs	DA - Investigators	DI - Staff	DA - Estate Costs	DI - T&S	DA - Other Directly Allocated
£18,339	£2,173	£18,267	£5,043	£4,637	£2,419

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