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Who is researching the use of thermally conductive carbon fibers for use in thermal protection systems (TPS) on hypersonic vehicles and what are the findings?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is searching for research projects involving the use of thermally conductive carbon fibers in thermal protection systems on hypersonic vehicles and relevant findings in support of a National…

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Are you a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) expert in platforms using genome editing tools to diagnose disease?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is searching for DoD subject matter experts (civilian, military, or contractor) with expertise in disease diagnostic platforms, specifically those utilizing genome editing tools to search for the presence…

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Are you a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) expert in autonomous vehicle software and hardware platforms?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is searching for DoD subject matter experts (civilian, military, or contractor) with experience in autonomous vehicle hardware platforms or current capabilities of autonomous vehicles. More details on the…

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What new technologies are allowing precision navigation of sUAS in GPS denied environments?

DSIAC is searching for DoD subject matter experts (civilian/military/contractor) specializing in geospatial navigation/assured PNT to support an evaluation of COTS/GOTS technologies for precision navigation of sUAS in GPS-denied environments.  If you have expertise in this…

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How do U.S. military forces know when they are being engaged by directed energy weapons (DEWs)?

DSIAC is looking for information and research to detect the use of DEWs against U.S. personnel, weapons, communications, vehicles, aircrafts, and/or drones. Detection is key to military protection and understanding the threat faced while also…

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What analyses or programs have investigated methods to mitigate unstart in hypersonic airbreathing engines while maneuvering?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on analyses or programs whose intent is to reduce effects that cause unstart in hypersonic airbreathing engines while maneuvering. This research is supporting a U.S….

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What data are available to estimate combustion efficiency for a ramjet flying in the Mach 2 or 3 ranges?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information related to estimating combustion efficiency for a liquid-fueled ramjet with a given combustor length (or bulk flow residence time) flying in the Mach 2-3 ranges….

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Can you provide analysis of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and identify any potential dual-use applications?

DSIAC is searching for DoD subject matter experts (civilian, military, or contractor) in MEMs to support the government in evaluating a unique MEMs technology. There is specific interest in MEMS actuators that can be used…

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What modular payload packages and power or propulsion units can be fitted to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Groups 1–3?

DSIAC is seeking information about modular payloads (in the 1U–3U size range) and power and propulsion units for UAV Groups 1–3. This request is supporting ongoing U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research. Modular payloads must…

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What technologies can provide pilots a lightweight, small form factor, helmet-mounted cueing system that provides aircraft state, target, and hazard location?

DSIAC is seeking information on existing and emerging technologies regarding a lightweight, small form factor, helmet-mounted cueing system that can provide an intuitive and accurate display of aircraft state, target, and hazard location for pilots….

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Are there technologies that detect foreign object debris (FOD) entering jet engine inlets?

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is looking for technologies supporting the Innovation and Modernization Pax and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division that can detect FOD entering jet engine inlets or impacting jet…

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Are there foreign object debris (FOD) barrier technologies that allow debris to pass in only one direction?

DSIAC is looking for FOD barrier technologies to support the Innovation and Modernization Pax and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.  Such barriers must only permit debris to leave the designated area but not return.  Proposed physical barriers…