HOMELAND DEFENSE

& Security Digest

17 AUGUST 2021

HDIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

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Machine Learning Weather Prediction

Machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing weather forecasting because it can identify complex patterns in vast amounts of weather data. It provides accurate predictions, fast updates, and the ability to capture subtle details that traditional methods might miss, all while being computationally efficient compared to traditional modeling. In the last 24 months, there have been four…

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Drone flying amid fires.

What unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities are commercially available for first responder teams on a military installation?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on what commercial/government-off-the-shelf unmanned aerial systems are available for specific activities to support first responders on a military base. The drones need to be preprogrammed to patrol a predesignated path and assist with surveillance/first responder applications over a 5G network. The goal is…

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What research is available on best practices and technology to ensure the physical security of major data centers that rely on large power supplies and other infrastructure?

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Can you provide information for M61 filter breakthrough times?

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Deanna Peregoy

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What are the possibilities and security risks with 3-D printed ammunition?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received an inquiry regarding a report that the German Federal Police was made aware of a new kind of ammunition available on the market—9-mm hollow-point ammunition produced via three-dimensional (3-D) printing. HDIAC conducted a search using keywords relevant to the inquiry and reviewed appropriate online and…

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Volume 9 Number 1

The HDIAC Journal is a publication of the Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC). HDIAC is a DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) with policy oversight provided by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) for Research and Engineering (R&E). HDIAC is operated by...

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UV-C Light with virus particles

In-Flight UV-C Disinfection After COVID-19

Although rare, aircraft cabins have been associated with disease transmission, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A.

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EMP over city

EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.

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National Guard and Police Officer

Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management

While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC).

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Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

A map of the world with colors overlayed representing the height of clouds.

Machine Learning Weather Prediction

Machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing weather forecasting because it can identify complex patterns in vast amounts of weather data. It provides accurate predictions, fast updates, and the ability to capture subtle details that traditional methods might miss, all while being computationally efficient compared to traditional modeling. In the last 24 months, there have been four distinct advancements in the ML weather prediction (MLWP) revolution. We…

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Drone flying amid fires.

What unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities are commercially available for first responder teams on a military installation?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on what commercial/government-off-the-shelf unmanned aerial systems are available for specific activities to support first responders on a military base. The drones need to be preprogrammed to patrol a predesignated path and assist with surveillance/first responder applications over a 5G network. The goal is to support beyond visual line-of-sight operations. The primary interest is…

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What research is available on best practices and technology to ensure the physical security of major data centers that rely on large power supplies and other infrastructure?

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Can you provide information for M61 filter breakthrough times?

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Deanna Peregoy

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What are the possibilities and security risks with 3-D printed ammunition?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received an inquiry regarding a report that the German Federal Police was made aware of a new kind of ammunition available on the market—9-mm hollow-point ammunition produced via three-dimensional (3-D) printing. HDIAC conducted a search using keywords relevant to the inquiry and reviewed appropriate online and peer-reviewed sources when available. No information regarding this specific threat…

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HDIAC Journal 2025 Vol 9 No 1 Cover

Volume 9 Number 1

The HDIAC Journal is a publication of the Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC). HDIAC is a DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) with policy oversight provided by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) for Research and Engineering (R&E). HDIAC is operated by the SURVICE Engineering Company.

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UV-C Light with virus particles

In-Flight UV-C Disinfection After COVID-19

Although rare, aircraft cabins have been associated with disease transmission, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A.

Learn More
EMP over city

EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Learn More
National Guard and Police Officer

Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management

While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC).

Learn More

UPCOMING WEBINAR

A map of the world with colors overlayed representing the height of clouds.

Machine Learning Weather Prediction

Machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing weather forecasting because it can identify complex patterns in vast amounts of weather data. It provides accurate predictions, fast updates, and the ability to capture subtle details that traditional methods might miss, all while being computationally efficient compared to traditional modeling. In the last 24 months, there have been four…

Read More...
Drone flying amid fires.

What unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities are commercially available for first responder teams on a military installation?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on what commercial/government-off-the-shelf unmanned aerial systems are available for specific activities to support first responders on a military base. The drones need to be preprogrammed to patrol a predesignated path and assist with surveillance/first responder applications over a 5G network. The goal is…

Read More...

What research is available on best practices and technology to ensure the physical security of major data centers that rely on large power supplies and other infrastructure?

Read More...

Can you provide information for M61 filter breakthrough times?

Read More...

Deanna Peregoy

Read More...

What are the possibilities and security risks with 3-D printed ammunition?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received an inquiry regarding a report that the German Federal Police was made aware of a new kind of ammunition available on the market—9-mm hollow-point ammunition produced via three-dimensional (3-D) printing. HDIAC conducted a search using keywords relevant to the inquiry and reviewed appropriate online and…

Read More...
HDIAC Journal 2025 Vol 9 No 1 Cover

Volume 9 Number 1

The HDIAC Journal is a publication of the Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC). HDIAC is a DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) with policy oversight provided by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) for Research and Engineering (R&E). HDIAC is operated by...

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UV-C Light with virus particles

In-Flight UV-C Disinfection After COVID-19

Although rare, aircraft cabins have been associated with disease transmission, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A.

Read More...
EMP over city

EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Read More...
National Guard and Police Officer

Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management

While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC).

Read More...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Machine Learning Weather Prediction

Machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing weather forecasting because it can identify complex patterns in vast amounts of weather data. It provides accurate predictions, fast updates, and the ability to capture subtle details that traditional methods…

What unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities are commercially available for first responder teams on a military installation?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on what commercial/government-off-the-shelf unmanned aerial systems are available for specific activities to support first responders on a military base. The drones need to…

What research is available on best practices and technology to ensure the physical security of major data centers that rely on large power supplies and other infrastructure?

Can you provide information for M61 filter breakthrough times?

Deanna Peregoy

What are the possibilities and security risks with 3-D printed ammunition?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received an inquiry regarding a report that the German Federal Police was made aware of a new kind of ammunition available on the market—9-mm hollow-point ammunition…

Volume 9 Number 1

The HDIAC Journal is a publication of the Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC). HDIAC is a DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) with policy oversight...

In-Flight UV-C Disinfection After COVID-19

Although rare, aircraft cabins have been associated with disease transmission, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and influenza A.

EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management

While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC).

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