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5.2 DURATION/BUDGET
In general, research activities can be conveniently categorized as near-term (1-3 years),
mid-term (3-5 years), and long-term (5-10 years). Near-term research is more closely related to
product development and is primarily within the province of industry. The DOE is primarily
concerned with longer-range, higher-risk research, which falls in the mid- and long-term ranges.
An estimate of the annual DOE/OHVT resources required to carry out the six tasks over the next
5 years (FY01 FY05) is summarized in Table 1; Table 1 also shows current (FY00) funding.
The estimated DOE/OHVT budget requirements assumes industry cost-sharing an equal or
greater amount, thereby leveraging the contributions of both parties.
product development and is primarily within the province of industry. The DOE is primarily
concerned with longer-range, higher-risk research, which falls in the mid- and long-term ranges.
An estimate of the annual DOE/OHVT resources required to carry out the six tasks over the next
5 years (FY01 FY05) is summarized in Table 1; Table 1 also shows current (FY00) funding.
The estimated DOE/OHVT budget requirements assumes industry cost-sharing an equal or
greater amount, thereby leveraging the contributions of both parties.