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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Attributing (Negative) Value to Electricity System Outages at Military Installations

What (negative) value is attributed to electricity system outages at military installations? What can we learn from existing studies to help us value upgrading and maintaining our electricity systems? What literature is out there that could inform such decisions?

1. Inquiry HDIAC received the following technical inquiry from the Special Assistant…

Reports on VX Decomposition With Lasers

What work has been done at Idaho National Labs (INL) using lasers to decompose VX nerve agent?

1. Inquiry HDIAC received the following technical inquiry from Dr. Gene Stark,…

COVID-19 Test Kits Reagents and Formulae

What are the reagents types and formulae used in COVID-19 test kits, sources of the reagents, and other processes using those reagents?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was tasked with researching…

Long-Lasting Antimicrobial and Antiviral Surface Coatings

What commercially available, antiviral surface coatings last weeks/months instead of hours/days?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked to determine…

Using Short-Wavelength Ultraviolet (UV-C) as a COVID-19 Decontamination Solution

Can short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lighting be used for antimicrobial decontamination of surfaces to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) reached out to subject matter…

Reusable Protective Face Masks With Antimicrobial Copper Mesh-Based Filters

What is the status of face masks utilizing copper mesh filtration systems?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked about the development…

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 studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

September 26, 2024

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

September 26, 2024

What work is being done to create additional safety equipment to protect a Warfighter’s head from low-level blasts?

September 26, 2024

Can technical specifications (detection limits, detection time, and detectable agents) on fielded biological agent detectors be provided?

September 26, 2024

What is causing the current surge in Oropouche virus cases in Brazil?

September 17, 2024

What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?

July 18, 2024

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