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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Nefarious Uses of Biological/Biochemical Additive Manufacturing (AM)

What efforts are underway by the U.S. Department of Defense/other government agencies to identify and mitigate nefarious uses of bioprinting to create, modify, or enhance biological threats/weapons?

This technical inquiry is related to the HDIAC webinar “Printing Destruction: AM,…

Genome Editing Tools Subject Matter Experts

Who are U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) experts in platforms using genome editing tools to diagnose disease?

The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to…

Novel Textiles for Protective Clothing

What Research and Development (R&D) exists in Passive and Reactive textile/fabric technologies, especially that enhancing Warfighter Personal Protective Equipment development?

Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) to Detect, Deny, and Impact a Variety of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Domains

How can UASs be used to impact border security and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to…

Viability of New Jet Fuel Technologies

What is the viability of new jet fuel technologies?

In support of a U.S. government entity researching innovative techniques to generate…

Impacts of Hydrogen on the U.S. Navy Fleet

What are the current and future impacts of hydrogen on the U.S. Navy fleet?

The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received a technical…

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.

What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?

July 18, 2024

What information exists on explosive dissemination of biological agents?

July 9, 2024

What capabilities exist for field-level decontamination in a radiological environment?

July 9, 2024

What multifunctional robotics platforms are used for first responder applications?

June 17, 2024

Is there any empirical data for dry decontamination operational procedures?

April 11, 2024

What information is available on conversion efficiencies of chemical warfare agents V to G using silver fluoride conversion pads/tubes?

April 11, 2024

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