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Increasing renewable energy development, both within the United States and abroad, has rekindled interest in the potential for marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) resources to contribute to electricity generation. This title focuses on the committee's overarching findings and conclusions regarding a conceptual framework.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  Ocean Studies Board ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309269995

ISBN 10:   0309269997
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   23 May 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Tidal Resource Assessment; 5 3 Wave Resource Assessment; 6 4 Ocean Current Resource Assessment; 7 5 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Resource Assessment; 8 6 In-Stream Hydrokinetic Resource Assessment; 9 7 The Practical Marine and Hydrokinetic Resource Base; 10 8 Overarching Conclusions and Recommendations; 11 References; 12 A--Department of Energy Funding Opportunity Announcements for the Assessment of Marine and Hydrokinetic Resources (excerpted); 13 B Interim Letter Report; 14 C Biographical Sketches; 15 D Presentations and Committee Meetings; 16 E Acronym List

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