RTD TOPICS/ OBJECTIVES	                                                                                           Category


1.	To develop improved sensor technology for in-situ monitoring at appropriate                   TE 
         spatial and temporal resolutions of a variety of chemical/biological 
         environmental quality determinants.

          -	to improve effectiveness of eco-toxicology studies as determinants of 
                marine water quality, and in particular to assess the significance of near-
                field eco- toxicity versus far	field sub-toxic effects;
          -	evaluate coastal discharge versus platform discharge impact on far field 
                results.
  
2.	To enhance biological/chemical interaction process models to improve effluent                 TE
         dispersion codes. 

3.	To facilitate the co-ordination/consolidation of international standards and                       CR

         testing procedures for chemical hazard	evaluation:

       	-	for example to permit development of equipment/facilities 	
                for use world-wide.

4.	To develop models and standards based on intrinsic toxicity and	not discharge.               CR + E

	(Asset focus of the above topics: all producing fields.)	


TE- technology enhancement.  CR- cost reduction.  E- enabling.