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Roadmapping Defined
A roadmap is a portrayal of the research and development (R&D) activities and schedule necessary to
manage technical risks and opportunities associated with a complex problem. Roadmapping helps
identify technical capabilities required for both project- and program-level efforts and provides the
basis for project plans that ensure the necessary knowledge and technologies will be available when
needed.
The Steps of Roadmapping
The typical steps of roadmapping are as follows:
Step 1: Problem Definition - The development of a roadmap typically involves the problem definition
(current state versus the desire state) and the major steps (functions) needed. For Nuclear Materials
(NM), that could include processing, packaging, storage, shipping, and/or final disposition of the NM.
Step 2: Needs Assessment - Each function is examined to determine what technical development
would be needed to make the function perform as desired. This requires a good understanding of the
current state of technology and technology development and validation activities to ensure the viability
of each step. The timing to have the technology in place is also captured to identify those applications
where emphasis should be placed and to prioritize where resources should be allocated.
Step 3: Technical Response - The path to develop the current state into the desired state is mapped out.
Step 4: Roadmap Implementation - The roadmap report is reviewed, released, and implemented.
Implementation plans are developed, budgets and schedules are allocated, and work plans are
implemented and tracked.
Benefits of Roadmapping
Roadmapping provides several benefits at both the project and the program levels:
> Supports decision-making and problem-solving by having the right information available at the
right time
> Develops a consensus among users, providers, and management about what R&D is needed and
why
> Coordinates R&D, engineering, and management to achieve technically defensible program
decisions and facility plans
> Helps reduce life-cycle costs and technical risks and improve cleanup and stewardship solutions
Roadmapping reveals where to focus further development of the path forward by evaluating
uncertainties for levels of complexity, impacts, and/or the potential for large payback.
The following are examples of the results from prior roadmapping efforts:
> Faster - Savannah River Site (SRS) resolved salt disposition viability issues in 10 months versus
an estimated 36 months
> Cheaper - INEEL reduced calcine R&D costs from $105 million to $25 million
> Better - Hanford resolved Vadose Zone cesium transport issues supporting credible risk assessment
and closure planning
Gas Generation Roadmap Example
Gas generation issues, particularly hydrogen, have been an area of concern for the transport and
storage of radioactive materials and waste in the Department of Energy (DOE) Complex. Potentially2
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Luke, Dale Elden; Dixon, Brent Wayne & Murphy, James Anthony. Roadmapping - A Tool for Resolving Science and Technology Issues Related to Processing, Packaging, and Shipping Nuclear Materials and Waste, article, June 1, 2002; [Idaho Falls, Idaho]. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc882824/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.