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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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Viability and Scalability of Electromechanical Battery Technology

What is the viability for development of a given electromechanical battery (EMB) technology, and is it suitable for scaling down to the soldier level and up to the facility level?

Ceramic Additive Manufacturing for Gas Turbine Engine Blades

What research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) is being done on ceramic additively manufactured (AM) gas engine turbine blades?

Rolling Fluid Transporter (RFT) Engineering Drawings

Are there any engineering drawings of rolling fluid transporters (RFT)?

Expert Review of a Electromechanical Energy Generation and Storage Device

Is a given electromechanical energy generation device able to meet a set of prescribed requirements?

High Energy Density Li-Ion Batteries with Near Zero Risk of Thermal Propagation

What type of batteries with energy density equivalent to lithium-ion (Li-Ion) can be used for undersea applications?

Circuit Board Thermal Management Using Oscillating Heat Pipes

How can oscillating heat pipes be used to cool circuit boards/chips?

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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