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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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Hybrid Threat Frameworks and Policies

What high-level frameworks or policies have been established to address hybrid threats and what organizations have developed them?

Portable Refrigerators for Medical Purposes

What existing capabilities exist for cold transport of medical materials? 

Eye Strain Due to Close Quarter Sight Designs

Is there is any evidence correlating eye strain to unity magnification sights?

Accelerated Life Testing Methods on Optical Assemblies

What accelerated life testing methods can be applied to small arms accessories?

Ceramic Chip Capacitors

Given two different types of ceramic chip capacitor, which is appropriate to use when making predictions involving industrial grade ceramic chip capacitors?

Historical Data: Acquisition and Certification Efforts for ICBMs, Nuclear-Capable Aircraft, Airborne Launch Control System, and E-6B

How can historical "lessons learned" from nuclear acquisition and certification efforts help mitigate new program acquisition pitfalls and avoid cost/time overrun?

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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