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20 AUGUST 2024

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FY24 JAS PROGRAM REVIEW

The Joint Aircraft Survivability (JAS) Program Office will host the 2024 JAS Program Review (JPR) at the GTRI Conference Center on 24-26 September 2024. The purpose of the review is to facilitate aviation survivability dialogue between the science and technology, acquisition, industry, academic, and operational communities. This will be achieved by presenting a technical overview of the program and fiscal year 2024 (FY24) projects and informing the aviation community of the work involved.

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FEATURED ARTICLE

Lead bullet stuck in a metal armor plate.

What reports, tests, and studies are available on MXenes in electromagnetic interference and ballistic shielding materials?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking reports, tests, and studies on the use of MXenes and other advanced materials in making electromagnetic interference and ballistic shielding materials for defense applications. If you have any information to support this request, please contact Nicole Bennett (nicole.bennett5.ctr@mail.mil), the lead DSIAC analyst for this effort, or…

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drone flying in the sky at dusk

Automated Impacts Routing – Path Optimization Through Adverse Atmospheric Effects and Obstacles

Automated Impacts Routing (AIR) is a software system that uses a modified version of the A* algorithm by including environmental (atmosphere/terrain) effects coupled with shortest path calculations. It allows best and second-best path solutions as part of user selections. With multiservice U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) transitions, AIR has been developed and delivered as an…

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digital engineering environment process

What is the current state of the digital-engineering (DE) tool landscape, with a focus on application to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)?

This report surveys the state of the current digital-engineering (DE) tool landscape, with specific emphasis on applications relevant to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The request originated from an inquiry seeking to understand the state of DE tools without disclosing personally identifiable information. The study excludes areas that have been heavily analyzed in prior…

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plasma thruster in space

At the conclusion of a development campaign for a new solid propellant, should rocket motors be loaded and tested from the first-production scale mix?

The mixing of solid propellants for military and space applications remains largely an art rather than an exact science. Solid-propellant development requires a thorough understanding of process parameters. Scaleup bias is a critical consideration in the development, scaleup, and production of new solid-propellant formulations.

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Illustration of the Process of Converting HSIs to Color and Reconstructing Hyperspectral Data From Color Images.

Can infrared (IR) hyperspectral imagery be acquired from IR multispectral sensors?

Hyperspectral imaging systems are able to address critical challenges, ranging from detecting chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives materials to identifying targets from remote distances. However, due to their complexity, these sensors are expensive to build, maintain, and operate. A promising solution that has been recently explored is to leverage the abundance of inexpensive and…

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The Jiutian UAV on Display at the Zhuhai aishow

What are the implications of China’s development of aerial “drone motherships” for the U.S. military?

This report examines the development and potential military uses of drone motherships by China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). While media attention has often focused on using crewed ships or airplanes as carriers for drones, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) appears to have developed several large unmanned aerial vehicle platforms (UAVs) that could…

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A Diagram of Elevons That May Be Used on Hypersonic Weapon Systems

What sealing materials, methods, and technologies are available for hypersonic vehicles?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) received an inquiry regarding the state of materials and methods available for sealing the external joints in the outer mold line and the engines of U.S. Department of Defense hypersonic weapon systems. In this technical inquiry response report, DSIAC subject matter experts provide a discussion of the needs…

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multibeam lens antenna

What are multibeam lens antenna applications for global navigation satellite system anti-jam and anti-spoof capabilities?

This report researches the application of a multibeam Luneburg lens antenna to provide an anti-jam and anti-spoofing solution for Global Navigation Satellite System signals in a single aperture. In addition, the antenna can provide a direction-finding capability when paired with traditional radar techniques, such as monopulse tracking, that utilize multiple simultaneous beams to compare signal…

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What are the U.S. Department of Defense standard practices for electromagnetic-interference protection on aerospace vehicles?

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What studies have been done on the effectiveness of high-frequency low-probability-of-intercept and/or low-probability-of-detection waveforms

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Notable Technical Inquiry

Space-Related Research and Capabilities in China

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) was asked to investigate China’s satellite industry. Key questions addressed included the current number of Chinese satellites in Earth orbit, the technical specifications of China’s military and civilian satellites, China’s satellite manufacturing capabilities, major organizations involved in China’s satellite production, and the Chinese government’s funding and development priorities for its satellite industry. DSIAC staff addressed these questions by…

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August 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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A U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter

Adapted Risk Assessment for Safety Certification of AI-Enabled Mission Software Applications

Hosted by: Laurence Mutuel, Ph.D.

August 21, 2024 12:00 pm

As the safety functional authority for fielding materiel solutions, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command’s Safety Office uses risk management to certify that materiel is safe when used as intended. While risk assessment processes tolerate software acquisition modernization and the introduction of new technologies, the techniques and criteria need adaptation. Software systems’ evolution in…

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FY24 JAS Program Review

September 24, 2024 - September 26, 2024

The Joint Aircraft Survivability (JAS) Program Office will host the 2024 JAS Program Review (JPR) at the GTRI Conference Center on 24-26 September 2024. The purpose of the review is to facilitate aviation survivability dialogue…

2024 Aircraft Survivability Symposium

November 5, 2024 - November 7, 2024

The 2024 Aircraft Survivability Symposium is a SECRET//NOFORN event; attendees must hold at least a Secret clearance and be U.S. citizens. Please review the security clearance and gate access information page when available and submit…

2024 U.S. Department of Defense Steels Summit

November 19, 2024 - November 20, 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense Steels Summit brings together the defense, government, industry, and academic communities engaged in the production, use, and research of steel alloys relevant to military applications. The summit is a 2-day…

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Brian Lindamood joined BAE Systems after a 30-year career in the U.S. Army. His Army assignments included commanding an ammunition plant and working as an industrial base planner. In his current position, he has been an integral part of OSI’s successes at Holston and Radford Army Ammunition Plants. His background includes strategy development, ammunition and energetics manufacturing, facility modernization, and facility sustainment.

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