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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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Non-Satellite-Based Over-the-Horizon (OTH) Communications

Are there non-satellite based over-the-horizon (OTH) communication systems that are able to transmit large amounts of data?

Aircraft Performance Specifications

How can we obtain detailed aircraft specifications?

Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Based Dry Adhesive

What other information is available related to carbon nanotube based dry adhesive?

File Formatting for FASTGEN

What file format is needed to run in FASTGEN and how can a file be converted into that format?

Quantity Break Points in Machine Gun Unit Production

What are the quantity break points in production unit costs of machine guns?

Addressing Technology Gaps in Aircraft Vulnerability

How do we address a technology vulnerability gap for a given military aircraft?

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.

Who are subject matter experts in the areas of energetic material chemistry, propellant formulations, and diagnostics?

April 30, 2025

What current research and/or commercial-off-the-shelf/government-off-the-shelf technology is available for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance detection?

April 30, 2025

Who are subject matter experts in the areas of shock physics, optical diagnostics, and propellant chemistry?

April 30, 2025

Is there a passive radio frequency detector that has (1) detection capabilities at 2–6 GHz at 3 km, (2) detection of brushless drone motors, (3) artificial intelligence/machine learning filtering, (4) a 10-bit digital-to-analog converter, and (5) cooling?

April 30, 2025

How is the U.S. Department of Defense addressing airworthiness concerns for small unmanned aircraft systems?

April 30, 2025

What does ERD95 refer to when related to laser designators?

April 30, 2025

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