Exhibit 1

4155-EX-PL-1994 Text Documents

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

2000-06-05ELS_37586

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Exhibit 01
                                           Application for GOES


1:      Description of Application:

        Funding Agency:

        Department of Energy
        Office of Energy Research
        Chicago Operations Office
        9800 S. Cass Ave.
        Argonne, II1    60439

        Principal Investigators:

        Dr. Donald I. Siegel, Professor of Geology
        Heroy Geology Laboratory
        Syracuse University
        Syracuse, NY 13244—1070
        (315) 443—3607 or (315) 443—2672

        Dr. Paul Glaser, Research Associate
        Limnological Research Center
        Pillsbury Hall
        University of Minnesota
        Minneapolis, MN 55455
        (612) 624—5828

        Starting and Ending Dates:

        May 1, 1994 — May 1, 1995

        Purpose of Data:

        This is an experimental project to monitor temporal changes in concentrations of dissolved methane and
        vertical hydraulic head gradients in peat pore—water in a bog/fen complex in the Lake Agassiz Peatlands,
        northern Minnesota. Results to date suggest that deep methane (to 3 meters depth) is very mobile and is
        maybe transported to the unsaturated zone seasonally. This project is to determine how quickly deep
        methane concentrations change and how quickly the methane is mobilized to the atmosphere. Results of
        previous work suggest that increases in partial pressure of methane increase the hydraulic head of the peat
       pore—water.     We plan to continuously monitor hydraulic heads with pressure transducers connected to
       digital data loggers, then sample peat pore—water periodically for methane concentrations during periods
       of high hydraulic heads.


       Final User of Data:

        The final users of the data will be researchers at Syracuse University and the University of Minnesota.
       Results will be published in peer reviewed journals and Department of Energy publications.


      Type of System:

      Hybrid S/R (Self—timed and random)



      Number of Platforms:

      Two S/R platforms will be employed for one year, each with Emergency Alarm capability.


      Location of Platforms by Type:

      Each platform will be located at the northern end of Beltrami County, Minnesota.               Approximate
      latitude/longitude for the two platforms is N 48°15° by 94°50° W.



      Data:

      Modified 3 bit ASCH


      Desired Reporting Time:

      4 hours



      Data Delivery:

      Dial—in 2400 BAUD


      Explain why commercial services can not meet our program needs:

      The nature of the project requires that we are able to down load data frequently to find times of high
      hydraulic heads. The nearest phone line is about 20 miles from the study area. The only other option for
      data communications is a cellular phone network, scheduled to be in operation on August 18, 1993 with
      a transmitter 5 miles west of Baudette, MN. Our site is located in the fringe of the transmission range (25
      miles) and consequently communication is uncertain.


      Agency to Install and Maintain Platform Equipment:

      Agency submitting application.



10:   Name:

      Dr. Donald I. Siegel, Professor of Geology
      Heroy Geology Laboratory
      Syracuse University
      Syracuse, NY 13244—1070
      (315) 443—3607 or (315) 443—2672


11:   Any Other Information:

      Success of this project depends on our ability to sample peat pore—water during periods of high hydraulic
      heads. The temporal extent of the variations in hydraulic heads is uncertain, consequently continuous
      monitoring and timely access to data is necessary.



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