Become a
TEAMER Facility
New TEAMER Facility Process
Interested in joining the TEAMER Facility Network?
Learn about the facility application process below. You may also contact the TEAMER Network Director at TEAMER@pacificoceanenergy.org for more information on when and how to apply.
TEAMER Facilities are organized within these categories:
- Numerical Modeling & Analysis
- Laboratory & Bench Testing
- Tank, Basin, Tunnel, and Flume Testing
- Expertise
- Commercialization
- Open Water Testing
Organizations may submit applications in any number of categories, and may submit multiple facilities or areas of expertise within their organization under the same category (for example, a facility may have both a wave flume and a tow tank). If your facility has capabilities in more than one category, please submit one application with separate capabilities for each category (e.g., one section for Lab & Bench Testing and one for Modeling & Analysis).
All TEAMER Facilities must be located in the United States. Open Water test facilities have additional rules prior to applying.
Upon review, the TEAMER Technical Board will make a recommendation of one of the following:
- Accept. Fully accepted and ready to be included in future Request for Technical Support (RFTS) opportunities.
- Accept, with limitations. Only some of the proposed capabilities will be accepted to be included in future RFTS opportunities.
- Follow-up required. The Technical Board may request additional information or evidence from the facility in order to qualify for acceptance.
- Decline, upgrades required. Facility does not qualify at this time but with certain upgrades or experience the facility may qualify in the future.
- Decline. Facility will not qualify under any circumstance to participate.
Once a decision has been made, the TEAMER Network Director will work with the facility to finalize its role in the TEAMER Facility Network.
All facilities in the TEAMER Facility Network are subject to period review. Those out of compliance may be removed from the Network or required to meet compliance before continuing their participation.
Facility Evaluation Criteria
Facility applications for Numerical Modeling & Analysis, Laboratory & Bench Testing, Tank/Basin/Tunnel/Flume Testing, Expertise, and Open Water Testing will be reviewed against the following criteria.
Existing recognition
- Peer reviewed publications in application area
- Previous work or interest in field
Science/Engineering infrastructure capacity
- Proof that facility infrastructure can deliver a broad range of technical support.
- Proof that facility has sufficient capabilities to record and process R&D data.
- Proof that facility has appropriate equipment and/or software to complete any modelling requests.
- Please include software licenses and certifications when necessary.
Commercialization Facility Evaluation Criteria
Facility applications to the Commercialization category will be reviewed against these criteria:
Existing recognition
- Experience aligned with proposed capabilities
- Clear description of support applicability
Business/Strategy personnel capacity
- Clear description of support personnel qualifications
- Relevance and value of proposed support
Science/Engineering personnel capacity
- Facility staff have sufficient knowledge and experience to provide technical support.
Unique aspects (unscored)
- Aspects of facility infrastructure, personnel, and/or recognition that would be unique within the TEAMER network