Notable Technical Inquiry

What studies have been done regarding the use of water to counter drones or drone swarms?

DSIAC was asked to identify studies regarding the use of water in C-UAS.  C-UAS platforms are divided into two primary areas:  detection and tracking systems and interdiction systems.  One example of interdiction C-UAS is a water projector or water cannon.  A water cannon was used at the 2016 Air Force Research Laboratory’s Commander’s Challenge to bring down a drone during a test exercise.  The U.S. Navy is using water cannons and water barrier lines to defend their platforms against high-speed,…
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Shabnam Farhadi, M.L.I.S., M.S.,

Senior Technical Librarian, U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tech Division (NSWC IHEODTD)

In the last 15 years, I have committed myself to research and research support services as a public, academic, and military librarian. I have two master's degrees, one in information technology with a specialty in information security and assurance and another in library and information sciences with a specialty in leadership. As the senior librarian at NSWC IHEODTD, my responsibilities include providing research support with the latest databases and research techniques, digital preservation of technical reports, networking with libraries all over the country to exchange materials, and collection maintenance.

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