Traditional material and processes for science, engineering, and technologies in the context of defense systems and military applications.
Are cleaning chemicals applied by electrostatic sprayers effective at sanitizing touch surfaces? DSIAC was asked to identify if cleaning chemicals applied by electrostatic sprayers are effective at sanitizing touch surfaces. COVID-19 has highlighted the need...
What is an analysis for using graphene to achieve stealth in small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs)? DSIAC was asked to conduct an analysis of the use of graphene for stealth in UASs. DSIAC staff searched open-source documents, DSIAC’s repository...
What defines hypersonic wind tunnel testing with “dirty flow?” DSIAC was asked to define “dirty flow” in regards to hypersonic wind tunnel testing, specifically what limitations are associated with such testing (speed,...
The U.S. Army recognizes that as the enemy continues to evolve asymmetrical strategies to inflict casualties, it must continue to look at new solutions...
DSIAC conducted an evaluation of the lethality effectiveness of medium-caliber rounds against given target sets. DSIAC performed a scientific and technical information literature...
DSIAC holistically researched and analyzed Marine Corps Installations East training venues as they related to 2nd MAW aviation training requirements through 2030, as...
APRIL 07, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Ionic energetic materials are relatively new compared to legacy materials such as ammonium perchlorate, double-base, HMX, and hydrazine. Ionic energetic materials are hydroxy...
MAY 05, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The performance and thrust profile of a solid rocket motor is highly dependent on the geometry of the propellant grain. Traditional manufacturing techniques...
JANUARY 13, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Surface roughness is one of the most important factors that contribute to the brightness or darkness of objects in a SAR image. Surface...
DSIAC JOURNAL
AUGUST 27, 2020
SUMMARY Composite spaced armor is an unconventional armor system capable of stopping armor-piercing (AP) projectiles at lower areal density than possible with traditional...
DSIAC JOURNAL
MAY 27, 2020
SUMMARY The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) operates across the entire life cycle of capability development, including exploratory science, research and development (R&D),...
DSIAC JOURNAL
MAY 27, 2020
SUMMARY Many advanced engine system designs result in significant increases in operating temperatures, which, in turn, require new thermal protection coatings (TBCs). In...
EXTERNAL GOVERNMENT SOURCE
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have used multimaterial, 3-D printing to create tailored gradient refractive index glass optics that could make for...
EXTERNAL GOVERNMENT SOURCE
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Scientists from the U.S. Army and MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms created a new way to link...
EXTERNAL GOVERNMENT SOURCE
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
To achieve its National Defense Strategy goals, defense officials have said the Defense Department must increase the pace by which critical technologies are...
January 11, 2021 TO January 15, 2021
The 2021 AIAA SciTech Forum will explore the role and importance of diversity in advancing the aerospace industry. The diversification of teams, technologies,...
February 23, 2021 TO February 24, 2021
The 2021 Military Additive Manufacturing Summit will concentrate on the advancement of the newest 3-D printing technologies that are being used around the...
May 1, 2021 TO May 1, 2021
This event will provide a high-level discussion of additive manufacturing technologies and U.S.-specific obstacles, including the roadblocks of industrial digitization within the U.S....