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Energy shows that DAM-ATOLL compares quite favorably with the 

 various systems they are sponsoring. 



The primary emphasis for DAM-ATOLL has been to consider its 

 use as a source of electrical energy to be tied into existing electri- 

 cal grids. However, as we were just discussing, we recognize that if 

 an efficient device can be developed to extract the energy from the 

 waves, there can be alternate uses for the system such as protec- 

 tion from coastal erosion and small harbor creation. 



Further, the relatively small power output as compared to large 

 baseload generating plants can be of considerable interest to small 

 countries or communities which have a large wave energy re- 

 source. 



Mr. Chairman, your committee's interest and past achievements 

 to promote new ocean energy systems are most appreciated. I 

 thank you for the opportunity to describe another system which we 

 believe can assist in reaching solar energy objectives by the year 

 2000. 



Thank you very much. 



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