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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Lithium-Ion Battery Information Request

What are the specifications and availability of lithium-ion batteries from a North American supply chain?

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

COVID-19 Delta Variant

Can you provide current and relevant information on the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2, a variant of lineage B.1.617 of SARS-CoV-2?

HDIAC received a technical inquiry on the transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta…

Water and Food Safety From Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats

Is there any current research regarding food and water sources as a method of CBRN/weapons of mass destruction use and dissemination?

On June 23, 2021, HDIAC received a technical inquiry to research the…

Decontamination or Contamination Mitigation Using Zirconium Hydroxide

What programs, projects, or organizations use zirconium hydroxide for decontamination and contamination mitigation, and what is its efficacy against all possible CBRN threats, including TICs/TIMs?

On May 17, 2021, the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center…

Wearable Diagnostic Devices to Measure Infections

What technologies or studies are available related to wearable diagnostic devices that could measure viral and/or bacterial infections?

USAMMDA submitted a technical inquiry asking for a summary of wearable diagnostic…

Emerging Oxygen Generation Technology

What technology exists for producing breathable oxygen at the point of use on or near a battlefield?

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) requested assistance to determine…

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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