Notable Technical Inquiries (TIs)

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Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.

Notable Inquiries

Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.

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CBRN Threats in Open Water

Are there sensors available that can detect CBRN threats in open water?

Battery Charging Solutions for Border Cameras

Are there any novel charging solutions or batteries with longer life expectancy?

Overview A member of Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (AZ) requested information regarding…

Screening for Fentanyl

What technologies are available for rapid screening of packages to detect synthetic opioids, specifically fentanyl?

Scar Tissue Release Technologies for Prosthetics

What methodologies exist for releasing scar tissue and adhesions to offer amputees better comfort and longevitiy with their prosthetics?

Biological Threat Detection for Food Defense

What U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)-funded technologies exist for food defense research focusing on biological threat detection?

AI/ML Used in Biometric Identification Applications

What information is available concerning DoD standards and/or methods for validating and implementing data derived from machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms used in biometric identification applications?

Overview A member of the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards…

Example Inquiries

Example TIs are samples of the wide range of technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support. They are intended to show the breadth of information requests we receive.

Is there any research on the effects or correlations of airborne parachute operations and long-term degenerative disc disease of military paratroopers of the T-11 vs. T-10 parachutes?

April 9, 2024

What is the medical impact of long-term exposure to shooting mortars, artillery, and tanks?

March 27, 2024

What are current and projected U.S. Department of Defense regulations for storing and distributing alternative fuels?

March 12, 2024

Who is developing commercial and government off-the-shelf wearable devices with geolocation tracking and physiological informatics?

March 11, 2024

What is the quantity and rate of DNA transfer of wet and dry biological fluid stains (semen, blood, saliva, and vaginal fluid) on clothing and fabrics?

March 11, 2024

What information is available on using counter unmanned aerial systems within the homeland defense/security, consequence management, or civil protection spaces?

March 7, 2024

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