Macroalgae Analysis A National GIS-based Analysis of Macroalgae Production Potential Summary Report and Project Plan

Roesijadi, Guritno ; Coleman, Andre M. ; Judd, Chaeli ; Van Cleve, Frances B. ; Thom, Ronald M. ; Buenau, Kate E. ; Tagestad, Jerry D. ; Wigmosta, Mark S. ; Ward, Jeffrey A.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Biofuels;    Production;    09 Biomass Fuels;    Resource Assessment;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1039854
RP-ID  :  PNNL-21087
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1039854

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The overall project objective is to conduct a strategic analysis to assess the state of macroalgae as a feedstock for biofuels production. The objective in FY11 is to develop a multi-year systematic national assessment to evaluate the U.S. potential for macroalgae production using a GIS-based assessment tool and biophysical growth model developed as part of these activities. The initial model development for both resource assessment and constraints was completed and applied to the demonstration areas. The model for macroalgal growth was extended to the EEZ off the East and West Coasts of the United States, and a plan to merge the findings for an initial composite assessment was developed. In parallel, an assessment of land-based, port, and offshore infrastructure needs based on published and grey literature was conducted. Major information gaps and challenges encountered during this analysis were identified. Also conducted was an analysis of the type of local, state, and federal requirements that pertain to permitting land-based facilities and nearshore/offshore culture operations