The RAIN Hub is different to traditional
research projects. Researchers are
developing technology higher up the
Technology Readiness Levels (TRL),
and seeking deployments. The CARMA
platform is an example of how we can
successfully work with industry.
MK2 CARMA – early in the development
Current CARMA platform
3
6
TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT STAGES
RESEARCH
Basic
principles
established
Invention
and research
Proof of
concept
NOV 2017 DEC 2017 JAN 2018
Meetings
between
Sellafield and
Manchester
to establish
the technical
challenge and
environment.
Researchers
adapt existing
technology to
solve the specific
challenge.
EPSRC Impact
Accelerator
Account.
Other research
funding.
A proof of
concept was built
to show it was
feasible. Early
demonstrations
were used to
get feedback
and improve the
design.
Conversations
and feedback at
demonstration
events or
seminars.
1 2 3
Challenge
statements,
conversations
with operators
and users.
PhD research.
RAIN Expansion
scheme.
POTENTIAL
ENGAGEMENT
CARMA
DEVELOPMENT
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