Research Theme Structure in FY 2010

1 . Research on Infrastructure for Homeland Security

A . Research on Earthquake Disaster Prevention

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Understanding of Earthquake Disaster Mechanism by Strong Ground Motion Observation Damage Monitoring
Improving Forecasting Accuracy of  Strong Motion	Research on High Earthquake-Proof Port, Shore and Airport Facilities
Ground Motion Forecasting and Countermeasures against Earthquakes
Structure Motion Forecasting and Countermeasures against Earthquakes

B . Research on Tsunami Disaster Prevention

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Developing Forecasting Method of Tsunami Disasters	Research on Tsunami Disaster Resilience
Developing Innovative Software Technology

C . Research on Storm Surge and Wave Disasters

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Ocean Wave Reproduction by combination of Efficient Observation and Highly-Accurate Wave Estimation Method	Research on Highly-Accurate Maritime Observation for Stormy Wave Disaster and Global Environmental Change
Improving accuracy of Estimating Wave Over-topping Flow and Forecasting Stormy Wave Disaster
Understanding Failure Phenomenon of Breakwaters and their Basement by Stormy Wave Disaster
Forecasting Effect of Global Warming on Storm Surge and Wave Disasters	Research on Highly-Accurate Maritime Observation for Stormy Wave Disaster and Global Environmental Change
Other

D . Research on Human-Oriented Disasters in Coastal Zones

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Research on Oil Spill Response	Research on Oil Spill Response in Coastal Zone
Research on Port Security

2 . Research for the Creation of a Comfortable and Beautiful Homeland

A . Research on Improving Water and Sediment Quality in Enclosed Bays

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Understanding Physical and Chemical Process in the Boundary of Sea Bottom Sediment	Research on Environmental Restoration of Semi-enclosed Environment and Carbon Dioxide Absorption by Coastal Ecosystems
Monitoring Boundary Condition between Bay and Ocean

B . Research on Conservation and Restoration of Coastal Ecosystems

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Relation between Benthic Environment and Soil Properties in Inter-tidal Flat	Research on Environmental Restoration of Semi-enclosed Environment and Carbon Dioxide Absorption by Coastal Ecosystems
Environment-restoring Technology with Dredging

C . Research on Comprehensive Coastal Management

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Beach Morphological Changes  and  Sediment Transport Properties
Numerical Simulation Model of Beach Morphological Changes	Research on Prediction of Beach Morphological Changes induced by Multiple Waves and Currents
Development of Comprehensive Coastal Maintenance Management

3 . Research on Infrastructure for a Vigorous Society and Economy

A . Research on Integration of Infrastructure

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Improving Performance Verification Method of Port Facilities	Research on International Harmonization of Performance Based Design Standards for Port Facilities
Upgrading Technology of Port Facilities
Upgrading Technology of Airport Pavement
	Research on Advanced Terminal Function to Promote Distribution Reform
Other

B . Research on Life-Cycle Management of Infrastructure

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Monitoring and Assessment Technology for Port Structure Maintenance	Research on Life-Cycle Management on Port, Shore and Airport Facilities
Forecasting Degradation and Repairing Effect of Structures

C . Research on Automation of Underwater Work Procedures

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Un-manned Monitoring Method of Steel Structures	Research and Development on Automatic Systems for  Underwater Work
Un-manned Underwater Working Technology

D . Research on Ocean Utilization and Environment-Friendly Infrastructure Technology

Research Sub-Theme	Priority Topics
Technology Development of Utilizing Ocean Space	Research on Effective Utilization of Deep Sea Area
Long-term Assessment of Waste Disposal Site in the Ocean
Reducing Environmental Burden through Recycling Technology