HOMELAND DEFENSE

& Security Digest

17 AUGUST 2021

HDIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

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A U.S. Air National Guard Airman powers up a MultiRAE portable gas detector

How do we format MultiRAE and AreaRAE sensor data to align with CJADC2 [Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control] initiative?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center is seeking information on examples of how to regulate, standardize, and format sensor data captured by MultiRAE Pro and AreaRAE multigas detectors used in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations. This standardization will support integration and interoperability within the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative…

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Explosive Dissemination of Biological Agents Research

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Field-level Radiological Decontamination Capabilities

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The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques

Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant treaties and conventions are postured to govern chemical and biological weapons, novel advances in genetics, synthetic biology, and neuroscience, particularly…

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A Schematic showing the layering and coordination of anode / cathode structure for a battery structure

Scientists Find New Way to Enhance Durability of Lithium Batteries

Safe and efficient energy storage is important for American prosperity and security. With the adoption of both renewable energy sources and electric vehicles on the rise around the world, it is no surprise that research into a new generation of batteries is a major focus. Researchers have been developing batteries with higher energy storage density…

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Illustration of severe weather conditions

EMPOWERing First Responders to Prepare for Severe Weather Events

The increasing frequency of severe weather events across the United States, most recently including hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires (and soon to include hurricanes and tropical storms) puts countless lives at risk and causes millions of dollars of damage to critical infrastructure. These recent weather phenomena are stark reminders that safeguarding our communities from the effects…

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Image of the AVCAD system for CBRN chemical threat detection.

Modular Next Generation Chemical Detector to Provide Integrated Layered CBRN Defense to Joint Force

Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to make decisions that keep warfighters safe and/or gain useful information. The Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD), led by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in partnership…

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Illustration of electronic circuits, mathematical formulas, and molecule models.

FACT SHEET AND REPORT: DHS Advances Efforts to Reduce the Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The overarching goal of the E.O. is “to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI)” and to establish a governance framework for…

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Medical Military Personnel using new ultrasound equipment on other military personnel.

USAMTEAC Tests New Capability of Ultrasound Field Portable for Operational Use

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX – The U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Test Activity (USAMTEAC) recently conducted an operational test of three ultrasound field portable devices. The test was conducted for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA)/Warfighter Expeditionary Medicine and Treatment (WEMT) Project Management Office to evaluate how the devices perform in a simulated…

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Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

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A U.S. Air National Guard Airman powers up a MultiRAE portable gas detector

How do we format MultiRAE and AreaRAE sensor data to align with CJADC2 [Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control] initiative?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center is seeking information on examples of how to regulate, standardize, and format sensor data captured by MultiRAE Pro and AreaRAE multigas detectors used in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations. This standardization will support integration and interoperability within the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative and needs to meet its data requirements. If you have…

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Explosive Dissemination of Biological Agents Research

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Field-level Radiological Decontamination Capabilities

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The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques

Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant treaties and conventions are postured to govern chemical and biological weapons, novel advances in genetics, synthetic biology, and neuroscience, particularly when coupled to big data and cyberscientific tools and methods,…

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A Schematic showing the layering and coordination of anode / cathode structure for a battery structure

Scientists Find New Way to Enhance Durability of Lithium Batteries

Safe and efficient energy storage is important for American prosperity and security. With the adoption of both renewable energy sources and electric vehicles on the rise around the world, it is no surprise that research into a new generation of batteries is a major focus. Researchers have been developing batteries with higher energy storage density and, thus, longer driving range. Other goals include shorter charging…

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Illustration of severe weather conditions

EMPOWERing First Responders to Prepare for Severe Weather Events

The increasing frequency of severe weather events across the United States, most recently including hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires (and soon to include hurricanes and tropical storms) puts countless lives at risk and causes millions of dollars of damage to critical infrastructure. These recent weather phenomena are stark reminders that safeguarding our communities from the effects of these events is an ever-evolving, nonstop effort that requires…

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Image of the AVCAD system for CBRN chemical threat detection.

Modular Next Generation Chemical Detector to Provide Integrated Layered CBRN Defense to Joint Force

Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to make decisions that keep warfighters safe and/or gain useful information. The Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD), led by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in partnership with Smiths Detection, is a next-generation chemical detector that will…

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Illustration of electronic circuits, mathematical formulas, and molecule models.

FACT SHEET AND REPORT: DHS Advances Efforts to Reduce the Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The overarching goal of the E.O. is “to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI)” and to establish a governance framework for the safe and responsible development and use of AI. The…

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Medical Military Personnel using new ultrasound equipment on other military personnel.

USAMTEAC Tests New Capability of Ultrasound Field Portable for Operational Use

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX – The U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Test Activity (USAMTEAC) recently conducted an operational test of three ultrasound field portable devices. The test was conducted for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA)/Warfighter Expeditionary Medicine and Treatment (WEMT) Project Management Office to evaluate how the devices perform in a simulated operational environment. Currently, the U.S. Army does not have portable…

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

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A U.S. Air National Guard Airman powers up a MultiRAE portable gas detector

How do we format MultiRAE and AreaRAE sensor data to align with CJADC2 [Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control] initiative?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center is seeking information on examples of how to regulate, standardize, and format sensor data captured by MultiRAE Pro and AreaRAE multigas detectors used in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations. This standardization will support integration and interoperability within the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative…

Read More...

Explosive Dissemination of Biological Agents Research

Read More...

Field-level Radiological Decontamination Capabilities

Read More...

The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques

Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant treaties and conventions are postured to govern chemical and biological weapons, novel advances in genetics, synthetic biology, and neuroscience, particularly…

Read More...
A Schematic showing the layering and coordination of anode / cathode structure for a battery structure

Scientists Find New Way to Enhance Durability of Lithium Batteries

Safe and efficient energy storage is important for American prosperity and security. With the adoption of both renewable energy sources and electric vehicles on the rise around the world, it is no surprise that research into a new generation of batteries is a major focus. Researchers have been developing batteries with higher energy storage density…

Read More...
Illustration of severe weather conditions

EMPOWERing First Responders to Prepare for Severe Weather Events

The increasing frequency of severe weather events across the United States, most recently including hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires (and soon to include hurricanes and tropical storms) puts countless lives at risk and causes millions of dollars of damage to critical infrastructure. These recent weather phenomena are stark reminders that safeguarding our communities from the effects…

Read More...
Image of the AVCAD system for CBRN chemical threat detection.

Modular Next Generation Chemical Detector to Provide Integrated Layered CBRN Defense to Joint Force

Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to make decisions that keep warfighters safe and/or gain useful information. The Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD), led by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in partnership…

Read More...
Illustration of electronic circuits, mathematical formulas, and molecule models.

FACT SHEET AND REPORT: DHS Advances Efforts to Reduce the Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The overarching goal of the E.O. is “to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI)” and to establish a governance framework for…

Read More...
Medical Military Personnel using new ultrasound equipment on other military personnel.

USAMTEAC Tests New Capability of Ultrasound Field Portable for Operational Use

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX – The U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Test Activity (USAMTEAC) recently conducted an operational test of three ultrasound field portable devices. The test was conducted for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA)/Warfighter Expeditionary Medicine and Treatment (WEMT) Project Management Office to evaluate how the devices perform in a simulated…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

How do we format MultiRAE and AreaRAE sensor data to align with CJADC2 [Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control] initiative?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center is seeking information on examples of how to regulate, standardize, and format sensor data captured by MultiRAE Pro and AreaRAE multigas detectors used in chemical, biological, radiological,…

Explosive Dissemination of Biological Agents Research

Field-level Radiological Decontamination Capabilities

The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques

Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant…

Scientists Find New Way to Enhance Durability of Lithium Batteries

Safe and efficient energy storage is important for American prosperity and security. With the adoption of both renewable energy sources and electric vehicles on the rise around the world, it is no surprise that research…

EMPOWERing First Responders to Prepare for Severe Weather Events

The increasing frequency of severe weather events across the United States, most recently including hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires (and soon to include hurricanes and tropical storms) puts countless lives at risk and causes millions of…

Modular Next Generation Chemical Detector to Provide Integrated Layered CBRN Defense to Joint Force

Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to make decisions that keep warfighters safe and/or gain useful information. The Aerosol Vapor Chemical…

FACT SHEET AND REPORT: DHS Advances Efforts to Reduce the Risks at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The overarching goal of the E.O. is “to ensure that America leads the…

USAMTEAC Tests New Capability of Ultrasound Field Portable for Operational Use

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX – The U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Test Activity (USAMTEAC) recently conducted an operational test of three ultrasound field portable devices. The test was conducted for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel…

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