Notable Technical Inquiries (TIs)

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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 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…

Is there an annotated bibliography on atmospheric dust globally, and who are the relevant subject matter experts?

Is there an annotated bibliography on atmospheric dust globally, and who are the relevant subject matter experts?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center was asked to provide…

What efforts has the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) undertaken within the past few years (or currently) to mitigate or eliminate the potential misuse of artificial intelligence in biotechnologies, bioengineering, and/or the development of biological weapons?

Is there any empirical data for dry decontamination operational procedures?

Is there any empirical data for dry decontamination operational procedures?

Dry decontamination techniques could benefit cold areas where water and other liquids…

Who is conducting research and development on small, wind energy generation?

Who is conducting research and development on small, wind energy generation?

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center was asked to provide…

Memory Effect Mitigation of an Incinerator’s Pollution Abatement System

How can the "memory effect" of an incinerator's pollution abatement system be removed after it becomes contaminated with dioxins and furans?

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

Example Inquiries

Example TIs are samples of the wide range of technical inquiries submitted by HDIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support. They are intended to show the breadth of information requests we receive.

What government-off-the-shelf or commercial-off-the-shelf tools are available to provide a human-machine interface that can be used for law enforcement and emergency management scenarios?

April 30, 2025

Can a literature search be conducted on the behavioral test apparatus "Blackbox" from Blackbox Bio?

April 30, 2025

Can a literature search be conducted on the behavioral test apparatus Noldus CatWalk XT?

April 30, 2025

Can references be provided on the Gyrodyne QH-50C— specifically, a nuclear variant?

April 30, 2025

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?

April 10, 2025

What water-barrier technologies exist that are commercially available and ready for deployment?

April 10, 2025

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