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What V50 ballistic limit test data exists for composite products?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is looking for datasets for the V50 and secondary V50 ballistic limit testing for various composite products. Of particular interest are datasets that highlight the various matrix materials…

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What information exists on using thermate grenades underwater against mines or limpets?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking reports, tests, or studies on the use of thermate grenades at depth in underwater environments where there are mines or limpets. Of particular interest are the…

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What low-inductance nitrogen switches are available?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center is seeking information on commercial- or government-off-the-shelf, low-inductance nitrogen switches. The switches must fit inside a 3-1/8 inch EIA coaxial waveguide and withstand 125 kV, as they will be…

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What data sets are available for an electric-driven ship propulsor?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center is seeking publicly releasable data on an electric-padded, azimuthing ship propulsor for developing machine-learning models. The data should include the thruster’s dimensions, parameters, operational information, and the inputs vs….

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What additive manufacturing (AM) research exists for microgravity and space environments?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on AM research for microgravity and space/low Earth orbit environments in support of the U.S. Department of Defense.  Modern space exploration depends on components processed…

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What information is available on current efforts to improve survivable fuzes for penetrating munitions?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on current research to improve the overall design and survivability of fuzes to make penetrating munitions more reliable.  Efforts can be related to improvements in…

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How are explosives being stored to mitigate flammability concerns of R600a isobutane refrigerant?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center is seeking information on how to store explosives, propellants, and/or pyrotechnics  to mitigate the flammability concern of R600a isobutane refrigerant. R600a isobutane refrigerant is becoming the norm for new…

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What testing has been done for a fiber-pigtailed, analog avalanche photodiode (APD) receiver?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center is seeking information about any testing or qualification being done for a fiber-pigtailed, analog APD receiver used for defense or rugged applications. If you have any information to support…

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How can the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) define a unified process for source approval requests (SARs)?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking solutions for defining a unified process for the submission, evaluation, and acceptance criteria for source approval requests (SARs) across all DoD services and agencies.  The desired…

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What are available TRL 8-9 counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies from the US, FVEY, and NATO nations?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking C-UAS technologies at a technology readiness level (TRL) 8-9 (fielded/proven) from the United States (US), Five Eyes (FVEY), and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations. If…

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What additive manufacturing materials can be reused under military central sterile processing standards?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is searching for additive manufacturing (AM) materials that are authorized for medical use and can be sterilized for reuse in support of the U.S. Department of Defense. This…

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What are the solutions for performing state estimation of an autonomous airplane operating over the ocean across all lighting and cloud cover conditions?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking solutions for reliably performing state estimation of an autonomous airplane operating over the open ocean across all lighting and cloud cover conditions. Solutions must be at…