Needs for energy-related materials research and development. Executive summary. Volume 1. Near-term energy program

The objectives of this interagency Task Group study were to identify materials requirements for the near-term national energy program and to provide guidance for those making decisions on the government-sponsored materials research and development program. The priorities for materials research and development (R and D) needed to meet the objectives of the national energy plan are presented. The energy plan gives separate objectives for near-term (1985), intermediate-term (2000), and long-term endeavors. The objectives of the near-term program include not only those for the near-term technologies but also those for achieving specific milestones in the longer term programs