Decontaminants: Protecting the Warfighter Against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents
Effective decontamination technology is an ongoing need for the Department of Defense as crude weapons utilizing biological and chemical payloads…
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Disaster Prevention for Nuclear Power Plants
On the morning of April 28, 1986, the alarm sounded at the Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant, about an hour north…
Partial Hybridization for Military Power Applications
The U.S. Department of Defense is a significant consumer of petroleum fuel. In Fiscal Year 2014, the DoD consumed 87.4…
Leveraging Smartphones & Biometrics in Disaster
Introduction How ready is the government for the aftermath of natural disasters or terrorist attacks? While significant work is underway…
Identifying CBRN Agents to Stop Disease in its Tracks
Consider the work of a military medic in the field when a warfighter comes on sick call complaining of a…
The Psychology Behind ISIL’s Media Usage
Introduction The 21st century brought with it a democratization of media production and distribution. The ability to capture events on…
Rapid Response: Quick, Accurate Identification of Biological Pathogens
The Department of Defense operates worldwide, including in remote and austere environments without access to modern medical facilities. The task…
The Role of Medical Mannequins in Battlefield Death Prevention
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center received a request for technical information and analysis on emerging technologies, challenges…
Real-Time Biological Target Detection in Operation Environments by Dogs
The Need Dogs are a deployable and mobile sensor that can be used in a wide variety of environmental conditions…
Operational Energy
Energy security and forward operating base self-sufficiency are not solely logistics issues; they also affect the safety of the warfighter….
Leveraging Innovation to Improve Battlefield Performance
Introduction Special Operations Forces work in demanding, high-risk environments. The soldiers train to succeed in the most complex missions; they…
EPA & DHS Partner in Radiation Decontamination Project
If a dirty bomb detonates or a nuclear power plant accident occurs, responders must be equipped to handle the resulting…