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Integrated Sensing and Communications for Small UAV Applications in Cellular Networks

Enhancing Continuity Across a Cyber Response

Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management

EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

In-Flight UV-C Disinfection After COVID-19

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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. A recent risk-benefit analysis estimates that such transmissions have led to up to 10,000 deaths annually (from 2020 to 2023) and a $200 billion economic burden. Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) air disinfection could mitigate up to 80% of these impacts, enhancing passenger safety and reducing transmission [1–4].

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EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure. While EMPs can be both natural and man-made, the events can damage and/or disrupt significant portions of the nation’s infrastructure, including the electrical grid, communication systems, water treatment processes, electronics, and transportation systems.

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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). This includes U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) groupings and non-DoD military groups such as the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)—especially as they relate to the DoD’s support to civilian authorities.

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Enhancing Continuity Across a Cyber Response

The increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber incidents targeting U.S. infrastructure highlight an urgent need for a unified cyber response that bridges Homeland Security (HS) and Homeland Defense (HD). The National Guard’s (NG’s) Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) are uniquely positioned to enhance continuity across this spectrum by operating flexibly under both HS and HD authorities and collaborating through Civil Support (CS) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).

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Integrated Sensing and Communications for Small UAV Applications in Cellular Networks

This article explores the potential integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) protocols for detecting small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The convergence of communication and sensing technologies presents a unique opportunity to enhance UAV detection capabilities, leveraging existing communication infrastructure and spectrum resources. By integrating radar sensing functionalities with communication systems, these protocols enable localization, tracking, and identification of small UAVs. The cellular communications standardization body Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is considering adding these capabilities in its future standards specifications.

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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, “Survivability of Army Personnel and Materiel” [1], survivability criteria and rapid deployment microgrid (Figure 1) successes in providing deployable power […]

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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 where feasible. It aligns with the government’s existing renewable energy generation and storage critical technology area and can provide researchers, […]

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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 prospect. Introduction Humans continue to be mission-critical components, thus limiting mission efficacy in performance and health. This human-dependence highlights the […]

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The New CBRN Paradigm: Accelerating Development on Both Sides

For over a century, the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) enterprise focused on chemicals, biological agents, radiological isotopes, and nuclear weapons proliferation. The shift from the Cold War to counterterrorism changed the employment of the mission, but the fundamentals have stayed the same. The science behind the ability of the United States to detect […]

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Real-Time Cryptocurrencies Monitoring for Criminal Activity Detection: A Comprehensive System

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining popularity due to their decentralized nature and lack of central control. These digital currencies provide a high degree of user anonymity, making it difficult for attackers to identify the actual individuals behind addresses and trace funds transferred between users.

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HDIAC Journal Summer 2016 - Volume 3 Issue 2

Summer 2016: Volume 3 Issue 2