The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power. On December 5, a team at LLNL’s National…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information on research that has been done on human magnetoreception and human responses to radio frequency exposure. HDIAC is interested in the exposure parameters/protocols from the electromagnetic frequency source (i.e., pulsed vs. constant exposure), where the research occurred, and information on the history of this field. Of particular interest is any research pertaining to…
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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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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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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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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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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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An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Learn MoreHDIAC hosts live online technical presentations featuring a DoD research and engineering topic within our technical focus areas.
Hosted by: Jason Stewart
January 19, 2023 12:00 pm
The mission of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency’s Office for Bombing Prevention is to protect life and critical infrastructure by building capabilities within the public and across the private and public sectors to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate bombing incidents. This session will look at threat landscape awareness products, training opportunities, and videos to…
NERC, the E-ISAC, and WECC are cohosting the 14th annual Grid Security Conference, GridSecCon, from October 7-10 in Las Vegas. Join cyber and physical security leaders for four days of collaboration, networking, and expert training…
TechNet Indo-Pacific is the largest strategic event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and secure collaboration across the spectrum of contingencies. TechNet Indo-Pacific, now in…
The 4th Annual U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Energy and Power Summit will focus on the technologies and policies necessary to support greater energy efficiency, resiliency, affordability, and environmental sustainability for the DoD for both…
Senior Electrical Engineer, Collins Aerospace
Benjamin Krawczyk is a Navy Veteran who works as a nuclear effects engineer at Collins Aerospace, where he advises/assists with the development of nuclear hardened electronics for platforms like the B-52 bomber, B-2 bomber, E-4B SAOC, and E-6 TACAMO. He specializes in radiation effects (testing/analysis/assurance) but also supports the Collins’ electromagnetic effects lab as an engineering test lead. As an assistant weapons officer onboard a ballistic missile submarine, he studied nuclear weapons, their effects, and mitigation strategies.
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