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The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is a component of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center (IAC) enterprise.

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As a DoDIAC, we provide several resources and services to help you in your research and provide you with focused expert assistance and unbiased scientific and technical information.

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Can you provide an annotated bibliography on atmospheric dust globally, or provide relevant subject matter experts to engage with?

Can you provide an annotated bibliography on atmospheric dust globally, or provide relevant subject matter experts to engage with?

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Who is conducting research and development on small, wind energy generation?

Who is conducting research and development on small, wind energy generation?

Memory Effect Mitigation of an Incinerator’s Pollution Abatement System

How can the "memory effect" of an incinerator's pollution abatement system be removed after it becomes contaminated with dioxins and furans?

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Enhancing Army Combat Effectiveness and Survivability Through Microgrids

Summary As the U.S. Army seeks to improve combat effectiveness and survivability, innovative energy systems are becoming more critical. This article outlines applications of the microgrids as they relate to U.S. Army Regulation (AR) 70-75,…

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Modern Renewable Resources For Alternative Energy Generation

Summary This article explores existing alternative energy capabilities that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can leverage to ensure technological operability in austere environments, mitigate costs required for long-term installations, and provide clean energy considerations…

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Breakthroughs in Wearable Molecular Monitoring

Background Homeland defense and security depends on peak performance of field personnel and early detection of exposure to chemical/biological threats. Field-deployable molecular monitoring both on body or in body is finally becoming a believable near-term…

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