Jim Thomson          Oceanographer         AIRS Department         Applied Physics Laboratory         University of Washington      UW Dept. of Mechanical Engineering      Phil Malte         Professor      Brian Polagye         Researcher      Alberto Aliseda         Assistant Professor      Jim Riley         Professor      Mark Tuttle         Professor & Chair      UW School of Oceangraphy      Mitsuhiro Kawase         Associate Professor      U.S. Dept. of Energy         Advanced Water Power Program      2008–2013	As part of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Oregon State University and the Univeristy of Washington, researchers are developing mobile instrumentation and methods for cost-effective environmental and performance monitoring of tidal in-stream energy conversion (TISEC) devices. In contrast to a fixed test berth, the mobile approach allows developers to test devices and collect data where there is long-term potential for commercial facilities. Methods and instrumentation are being developed through in-water testing and to be aligned with international standards. The focus is on transitioning existing technologies from oceanographic research to TISEC project development. The primary goal is to address environmental and performance concerns in a cost-effective manner that meets the needs of developers, regulators, and researchers. The research will establish guidelines for efficient measurement protocols which package multiple, complimentary diagnostics into a single ship-mounted or bottom-mounted platform. Related Project Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center In the News Concerns emerge about environmental effects of wave-energy technology The Seattle Times, 11/17/2008 More   Presentation before the Washington State House Committee on Technology, Energy, and Communications, 12/5/2008