ABSTRACT Oklahoma State University Karen High The objective of this planning grant to the Oklahoma State University is to study the feasibility of formation of an Industry/University Co-operative Research Center (I/UCRC) for Measurement and Control. The Center will operate as an affiliate to the I/UCRC on the same topic at the University of Tennessee. Industry commitments for participation will be obtained, and the research agenda will be developed at an industry/university workshop. The plan for research and management coordination with the I/UCRC at University of Tennessee will be finalized.