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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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MANET, Adaptive Routing and Cognitive Radio for UAV Networks in Contested Environments

How can unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) networks operate in contested and uncontested environments?

Details Regarding the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Master Plan

Can you provide insight and guidance into developing a master plan detailing optimization of facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and the digital depot for the OIB?

Alternatives to Using Hexavalent Chromium Coatings

What are DoD-approved alternatives to the hexavalent chromium in aerospace coatings for use on government/military aircraft (aluminum) and/or ground support equipment (steel)?

Information on Hypersonic Variants of Maneuverable Reentry Vehicles, Glide Vehicles, and Cruise Missiles

What documentation is available on Joint Tests, Quick Reaction Tests, or Joint Technology Test Demonstrations reports related to U.S. hypersonic glide vehicles, advanced maneuverable reentry vehicles, hypersonic cruise missiles, or Joint Procedures for IWTAA of HGV (J-PITH)?

Combustion Efficiency Data for Liquid-Fueled Ramjets

How can combustion efficiency be estimated for a liquid-fueled ramjet with a given combustor length or bulk flow residence time flying in the Mach 2-3 range?

Techniques to Camouflage and Deceive AI/ML or Autonomous Systems on the Battlefield

What techniques of camouflage and deception are effective against AI/ML or autonomous systems on the battlefield?

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

April 15, 2024

What U.S. Department of Defense efforts have explored task-based and psychophysiological-based adaptive aids for human machine teaming in the last four years?

April 1, 2024

What information is available on aircraft maneuvering to avoid a debris cloud caused by a cruise missile explosion?

April 1, 2024

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

March 28, 2024

Is there public information supporting shatter phenomenon that can be observed in Fast Air Target Penetration algorithm simulations?

March 18, 2024

What data is available on initial penetration effects of secondary V50 ballistic limits for composite materials?

March 8, 2024

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