Groundwater Modeling
Solves critical challenges in water modeling by providing forward-looking monitoring.
MOOSE-LLM
Tools like MOOSE for multiphysics modeling have a steep learning curve. They demand considerable domain-specific knowledge, which makes it hard for newcomers to get started.
Scripting
AI-powered scripting will improve automation, speed, and efficiency.
Smart CO2 Transport-Route Planning Tool
Identify potential routes or evaluate existing corridors for carbon transport based on current legislation, best construction practices, and more.
PermitAI
Streamline permitting processes with AI-powered environmental review tools.
Expanding Consumer Participation in Consumer Electronics Recycling Programs Utilizing Targeted Marketing Campaigns
Identify laws and regulations related to e-waste
To drive insights on the power system reliability, cost, and operations during the energy transition with and without FECM technologies
To drive insights on the power system reliability, cost, and operations during the energy transition with and without FECM technologies
To drive insights on the dependencies between the natural gas and electricity sectors to increase reliability of the NG system
To drive insights on the dependencies between the natural gas and electricity sectors to increase reliability of the NG system
Data platform to expedite access and reuse of carbon ore data for materials, manufacturing and research
Data platform to expedite access and reuse of carbon ore data for materials, manufacturing and research
AI for Offshore Energy: Innovative Technology Streamlines Marine Wildlife Surveys [2024 INV#DOI-66]
Offshore energy development requires environmental assessments; using AI technology to conduct offshore migratory bird counts can efficiently provide such data, however, substanti…
Mineral Resource Assessments
Mineral resource assessments require a significant amount of data evaluation and processing.
Lithium Potential Assessments
Identifying sources of lithium is critical to our Nations economic prosperity and security.
Geothermal Energy Assessments
Executive Order 14156 – Declaring a National Energy Emergency, directs federal agencies to identify and develop our Nations energy resources.
Improved Processing and Analysis of Test and Operating Data from Rotating Machines [2024 INV#DOI-62]
This research strives to aid in the development of condition-based maintenance (CBM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) tools for Hydroelectric Facilities (Generators and Pumps) by…
Machine Learning for Chemical Savings at Reverse Osmosis Plants [2024 INV#DOI-73 (NEW)]
Water treatment processes are often complex and maintenance activities present tradeoffs between cost and system performance.
Machine Learning Applied to Geotechnical Engineering: Statistical Methods Applied to Seismic Analysis [2024 INV#DOI-71 (NEW)]
The process for determining the seismic risk for dams is time intensive.
Machine Learning Refines Quagga Habitat Suitability [2024 INV#DOI-74 (NEW)]
Invasive mussels pose a number of challenges for the continuous operation of water infrastructure.
Piloting Machine Learning Inflow Forecasts Across Reclamation [2024 INV#DOI-58]
Reclamation utilizes streamflow forecasts to inform reservoir operations.
Seasonal Water Supply Forecasting: Pyforecast [2024 INV#DOI-69]
Reclamation utilizes water supply forecasts (cumulative expected inflow over multiple months) to inform reservoir operations and water allocation decisions.
Using Machine Learning to Automate Crack Mapping and Structural Health Monitoring
Monitoring infrastructure health, particularly crack mapping in large concrete structures is highly time consuming and can be subject to the individual performing the work.
Automating the Detection and Classification of Wildlife in Aerial Imagery [2024 INV#WO0000000109409]
The tools and workflows developed by this project will be used by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to assess wildlife populations as part of planning and monitoring fo…
Flor-AI: Developing a Remotely Sensed Image Classification Method for Inventory and Monitoring of Flora in Digital UAS Imagery
This project supports the management of oak-pine barrens on the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin. Necedah NWR staff conduct habitat management actions (prescribed burni…
U.S. Wind Turbine Database
Capture of geographic location of wind turbines from high resolution satellite imagery with object detection pipelines vs manual methods
Enhancing U.S. critical mineral supply chains through AI and remote sensing mapping of legacy mine sites and tailings
There is growing interest in producing critical minerals and energy-related commodities within the United States to reduce dependence on foreign sources. However, many legacy mine…