Technical Inquiries (TIs)

The core function of DSIAC is to answer technical questions using our in-house technical personnel, vast DoD information resources, and our extensive network of subject matter experts (SMEs). DSIAC has technical staff available to conduct technical research in order to give you a head start on your analysis or study in any of our technical focus areas. We offer a free 4-hour TI research service or, for slightly larger research efforts, we offer an extended technical inquiry (ETI) service.

Technical Inquiry Features

Our TIs include the following to help you with your research:

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Literature Searches

A curated bibliography given a technical topic

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Document Requests

Dissemination of technical reports to authorized users

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SME Referrals

Contacts and connections with relevant, technical SMEs

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Free Technical Inquiry Services

DSIAC's free TI service offers 4 hours of free research per inquiry on any topic within our technical focus areas. Typical TI efforts may include answering technical questions, literature searches, document requests, or referrals to SMEs. Completed responses are compiled and delivered to the inquirer in less than 10 business days. Registered users can submit TIs online through the provided form or by phone.

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Extended Technical Inquiry (ETI) Services

ETIs are externally funded research efforts that go slightly beyond 4 research hours. ETIs require between 5 and 160 technical hours of research, with a $50K maximum ceiling and period of performance up to 2 months.

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Notable Inquiries

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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Research Efforts in Infrasound

Who are the key contributors to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research efforts in infrasound, and what are their contributions?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked to identify…

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?

As military forces increasingly rely on remotely deployed, unmanned vehicles, the need…

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?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked for insight and…

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)?

  The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) received a technical inquiry…

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)?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) received a request for documentation…

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?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked how combustion efficiency…

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.

Can live-fire-like training for research and development be provided for the engineers working on weapons platforms at U.S. Army Picatinny Arsenal, NJ?

July 18, 2024

How many "gate runner" (intentional or unintentional vehicle that passes through a secure access point without authorized access) incidents have occurred at U.S. military installations (including U.S. Department of State embassies and consulates) in the past 2–3 years?

July 18, 2024

Can information be provided to explain beamforming techniques used for active, electronically scanned array radar/beam form/beam steer?

July 18, 2024

What test data/information exists on ullage overpressures for fuel tanks greater than 100 gallons?

July 9, 2024

What work has been done on using active illumination to image through blast events?

July 9, 2024

What information exists on aerial-based datasets of maritime vessels for training deep-learning artificial intelligence models to perform various tasks?

July 9, 2024