Notable Technical Inquiries (TIs)

Notable Inquiries

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Public-Private Partnerships for Material Qualification

What examples exist of public-private partnerships to develop and qualify additive manufacturing (AM) materials databases?

Standoff Biometric Identification: Face Recognition

What are the current technologies, solutions, and limitations of standoff biometric identification (specifically in face recognition), and what U.S. government programs are active in relation to this topic?

Satellite System Capabilities

What are the capabilities of a satellite network & the operator running it?

Replacing NARC Rayon: Cellulosic Precursor Carbon Fiber

Is there still a strong need for cellulosic precursor carbon fibers (CFs) for use in rocket nozzles?

Future Vertical Lift (FVL): Next-Gen V-22 Replacement Programs

What industry companies are working on a future vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle design to replace the Osprey?

Film Resistor and Capacitor Failure Modes and Distributions

In what failure mode do film resistors, CDR ceramic capacitors, and CWR tantalum capacitors most often fail in and what is the distribution breakdowns for each mode?

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