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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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Foreign Object Debris Monitoring & Cleaning Autonomous Systems

What autonomous or remotely-operated systems can be used for monitoring and cleaning foreign object debris from a runway?

Gun Barrel Manufacturing

What manufacturers use hammer forging to produce high-strength alloys for weapon barrels?

Cryogenic Treatments for Sniper Rifle Barrels

What research has been done in cryogenic barrel treatments for sniper barrels in order to improve accuracy and barrel life?

Sustainment & Logistics Planning Tools & Analysis

What sustainment and logistics planning and analysis tools are currently in use at the division or higher echelons?

CENTCOM SmartHub White Paper and Working Group Charter Review

How can experts engage with the Joint CENTCOM-OSD SmartHub Working Group and subgroups?

Metal Stitching/Stapling Repair Process

What information is available on metal stitching as a repair process?

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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