Notable Technical Inquiries (TIs)

Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.

Notable Inquiries

Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.

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

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

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) received an inquiry…

What is the near-term state of the art in research or testing for space-based power beaming?

What is the near-term state of the art in research or testing for space-based power beaming?

The Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to…

Can a chronological list be provided on what chemical exposure events (on and off the battlefield) involving chemical warfare agents have occurred in the last 50 years, along with major events that involve toxic industrial chemicals or pesticides?

Can a chronological list be provided on what chemical exposure events (on and off the battlefield) involving chemical warfare agents have occurred in the last 50 years, along with major events that involve toxic industrial chemicals or pesticides?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to…

What companies are developing or manufacturing automated or modular biomanufacturing capabilities?

What companies are developing or manufacturing automated or modular biomanufacturing capabilities?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to…

What government agencies prioritize work in early-integrated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threat detection?

What government agencies prioritize work in early-integrated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threat detection?

Integrated early warning (IEW) for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents…

What is the quantity and rate of DNA transfer of wet and dry biological fluid stains (semen, blood, saliva, and vaginal fluid) on clothing and fabrics?

What is the quantity and rate of DNA transfer of wet and dry biological fluid stains (semen, blood, saliva, and vaginal fluid) on clothing and fabrics?

This preliminary, rapid literature scan of the transfer rate of DNA from…

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