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What ground and maritime surveillance sensors are deployable for unlawful personnel detection and contraband detection?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was recently tasked with finding deployable ground and/or maritime surveillance capabilities that can remain unattended but can alert personnel of the presence of unlawful personnel or…

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Is there any research on the effects or correlations of airborne parachute operations and long-term degenerative disc disease of military paratroopers?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was recently tasked with finding research on the effects or correlations of airborne parachute operations and long-term degenerative disc disease (DDD) of military paratroopers. The military…

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What sprays currently exist to detect explosive residues?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was recently tasked with finding aerosolized spray products that can detect and indicate the presence of trace (or abundant) explosive materials or explosive residues. Any type…

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What research has been done on chemical-biological-resistant textiles/fabrics for a next generation protective ensemble?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center is conducting research on chemical-biological-resistant textiles/fabrics for a next generation protective ensemble.  To assist with this research, we would like to know what research and development (R&D)…

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What are the factors preventing urea fuel cells from being adopted in eVTOL UAV’s? (Beyond SWAP)

The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking information regarding urea fuel-cell state-of-the-art technology, and to learn about possible factors preventing urea fuel cells from being adopted in eVTOL UAV’s (Reasons beyond…

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What capabilities exist to characterize and assess the mission of adversarial government underground facilities?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was recently tasked with finding research efforts and technologies that can discern the primary mission and capabilities of adversarial government underground facilities. While the primary focus…

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What capabilities exist to detect and/or remove adversarial deception tools for underground weapons of mass destruction (WMD) facilities?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was recently tasked with finding research efforts and technologies that focus on detecting intentionally obfuscated underground weapons of mass destruction (WMD) facilities or efforts that defeat…

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What are commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions for unmanned transport of CBRN samples?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking COTS solutions for unmanned chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) sample transport via a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Once…

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What information can you provide on decontaminating/sanitizing military equipment for transport OCONUS?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking any reports or subject matter experts on the decontamination of biosecurity risks using hot air decontamination and sanitization outside the continental United States (OCONUS)….

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Who are subject matter experts (SMEs) on lithium-ion battery technologies and supply chain analysis?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center was recently tasked with finding SMEs willing to provide technical expertise on lithium-ion batteries to a government entity. Of particular interest are experts who can identify companies…

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What information is available for medics to perform in austere environments and conduct disease nonbattle injury prolonged care?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was tasked with finding relevant peer-reviewed publications, equipment, and training that discuss the required knowledge and skills for medical personnel at the point of need in…

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Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for Research Interviews

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) is seeking C-IED SMEs to be interviewed by a government researcher.  The project looks to identify recent changes in the IED research and development landscape.  Interviews…