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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COVID-19 Test Kits Reagents and Formulae

What are the reagents types and formulae used in COVID-19 test kits, sources of the reagents, and other processes using those reagents?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was tasked with researching…

Long-Lasting Antimicrobial and Antiviral Surface Coatings

What commercially available, antiviral surface coatings last weeks/months instead of hours/days?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked to determine…

Using Short-Wavelength Ultraviolet (UV-C) as a COVID-19 Decontamination Solution

Can short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lighting be used for antimicrobial decontamination of surfaces to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) reached out to subject matter…

Reusable Protective Face Masks With Antimicrobial Copper Mesh-Based Filters

What is the status of face masks utilizing copper mesh filtration systems?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked about the development…

Department of Defense COVID-19 Initiatives to Address the Shortage of Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respirators

What U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) efforts are ongoing to address the shortages of critical medical equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) staff collected information and the proper…

COVID-19 Viral Mitigation and Decontamination

For FDM printed parts that are replacing traditional parts which do NOT need to be sterilized (potentially: face shields, equipment housing etc.), what can be done to mitigate additional spread of the virus as those parts move through the fabrication, assembled and transported?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) and the Homeland Defense…

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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