Notable TIs are summaries of the most recent and impactful works done by HDIAC in response to technical inquiries that were submitted by the homeland defense community members. These summaries are intended to give a sampling of the wide range of questions presented and responses produced by HDIAC under the free 4 hours of information research support.
On May 17, 2021, the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received a technical inquiry through the HDIAC website, www.hdiac.org, which asked for information on decontamination or contamination mitigation using zirconium hydroxide. The…
HDIAC provided supplementary analysis to a DSIAC inquiry concerning different types reagents used for COVID Test Kits. Research into different types of testing and collection methods was conducted, including antigen and antibody tests, reverse transcriptase…
USAMMDA submitted a technical inquiry asking for a summary of wearable diagnostic devices that could measure viral and/or bacterial infections. HDIAC was also able to identify and use current studies designed for the detection of…
US Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) requested assistance to determine the existence of noteworthy technology or research capable of producing breathable oxygen at the rate of 1-4 liters per minute. HDIAC analyzed the latest…
Energy security and forward operating base self-sufficiency are not solely logistics issues; they also affect the safety of the warfighter. Self-sufficient FOBs require fewer resupply convoys, which are vulnerable to insurgent attacks and put warfighters…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center recently conducted research and analysis on possible Department of Defense applications for chondroitin sulfate glycosaminoglycan hydrogels. Background CS-GAG hydrogels are a modification of hyaluronic acid. HA, found…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center received a request for research and analysis of safety culture assessments and incident rates within the U.S. pipeline industry. HDIAC highlighted the most commonly occurring safety incidents…
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