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

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Reliability Testing of Nuclear Power Systems for Space

Has any reliability testing been done on nuclear power systems for use in space?

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?

Unmanned Systems Modular Payload B-Kit Adaptors

What are novel approaches for installing a wide range of interchangeable modular payloads into a future unmanned aircraft system (UAS)?

Commercially-Available Data Sources to Support Strategic Analysis

What commercially-available data sources could be used to support analytic, deep-dive reports?

Brushless DC Motor Production for Small Quadcopters

What equipment and capital are needed to produce small, brushless, direct current (BLDC) motors used in small drone quadcopters?

Fiber Optic Connectors for Military Use

What fiber optic connectors are approved and preferred for military use, specifically for land, sea, and air applications?

Example Inquiries

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

What are the normal life cycle costs of large radar systems?

March 28, 2024

What is the most current, ready-to-deploy technology available to run autonomous logistical convoys given the conditions and geography of the Central Command Area of Responsibility? What are the benefits and risks of utilizing these systems?

March 7, 2024

Is there a model that would enable a planner to reverse engineer ammunition procurement?

January 29, 2024

What is the most current, ready-to-deploy technology available to run autonomous logistical convoys given the conditions and geography of the Central Command Area of Responsibility? What are the benefits and risk of utilizing these autonomous systems?

January 24, 2024

What mobile device applications detect and report the presence of unmanned aerial vehicles?

January 24, 2024

How can we evaluate the prospect of investing in a technology that could inadvertently aid a U.S. adversary?

October 25, 2023

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