; (B) applied mathematics and algorithm development; (C) advanced imaging, sensing, and detection technologies; (D) materials science and engineering; and (E) advanced energy technologies and propulsion approaches; (4) establish a robust data management strategy that— (A) ensures digital access and machine-readability; (B) promotes findability, interoperability, analysis- and decision-readiness and reusability; and (C) ensures applicable scientific data are managed for wide use by the Federal Government, State, local, and Tribal governments, academia, and the public; and (5) support one or more Institutes as described in section 201(a) for the purpose of advancing the fields of unmanned aircraft systems and the mission of the Department. (c) Research areas In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall award financial assistance to eligible entities to carry out research, development, and demonstration projects over a range of subject areas including— (1) fundamental science and technology areas, which may include— (A) advanced sensor technologies and processes, including— (i) optical capabilities, including Light Detection and Ranging, hyperspectral, thermographic, and visible imaging capabilities; (ii) nonoptical electromagnetic capabilities, including radar and radiofrequency capabilities; (iii) acoustic capabilities, including ultrasonic capabilities; and (iv) radiation detection, gravimetric, hyperspectral or other measurement modalities; (B) advanced technologies and methods for remote handling, precision positioning, and navigation control; (C) advanced technologies for secure autonomous operation, including edge computing and artificial intelligence; (D) power electronics and wireless charging systems; (E) novel materials, including lightweight and radiation-resistant materials; (F) scalability of unmanned aircraft systems for increased payload capacity