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Technical Inquiries (TIs)
The core function of CSIAC is to answer technical questions using our in-house technical personnel, vast DoD information resources, and our extensive network of subject matter experts (SMEs). CSIAC has technical staff available to conduct technical research in order to give you a head start on your analysis or study in any of our technical focus areas. We offer a free 4-hour TI research service or, for slightly larger research efforts, we offer an extended technical inquiry (ETI) service.
Technical Inquiry Features
Our TIs include the following to help you with your research:
Free Technical Inquiry Services
CSIAC’s free TI service offers 4 hours of free research per inquiry on any topic within our technical focus areas. Typical TI efforts may include answering technical questions, literature searches, document requests, or referrals to SMEs. Completed responses are compiled and delivered to the inquirer in less than 10 business days. Registered users can submit TIs online through the provided form or by phone.
Extended Technical Inquiry (ETI) Services
ETIs are externally funded research efforts that go slightly beyond 4 research hours. ETIs require between 5 and 160 technical hours of research, with a $50K maximum ceiling and period of performance up to 2 months.
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Notable Technical Inquiries
Notable TIs are findings and/or summaries of responses to the most recent and impactful technical inquiries submitted by CSIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.
6G and Its Advancements Over 5G Networks
What major advancements are proposed by 6G, and when is it projected to deploy?
Overarching Wireless Technology Programs for the U.S. Air Force
Is there an overarching Wi-Fi program for the U.S. Air Force?
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Transition Timetable
How fast do artificial intelligence (AI)/machine-learning (ML) technologies transition from paper to fielded capability for the People’s Republic of China (PRC)?
Microelectronics Overview
What is the current state of the art in microelectronics and its impact on the DoD?
The State of 5G Technology and Applications to the U.S. Department of Defense and Military
What is the state of 5G technology (and beyond) as it applies to the U.S. Department of Defense and military?
Banking Security Framework
What cyber risk assessment framework best fits the banking sector?
Example Technical Inquiries
Example TIs are samples of the wide range of technical inquiries submitted by CSIAC members under our 4 free hours of information research support.
Combining Physics and Human Recognition Logic to Improve Hybrid AI Methods for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
Can you provide information about a hybrid AI method that combines physics and human recognition logic to improve the AI for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), detection, recognition, classification and tracking?
Use Cases for State-of-the-art Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) in Aviation
What are the state-of-the-art use cases for Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning(ML) in Aviation?
Sensor Fusion Research Using Artificial Intelligence/Machine-Learning (AI/ML) Methods
Can you provide information on sensor fusion research (e.g., radars and sensors) using ML or AI methods, regardless of military application?
Extracting Underlying Binary From Artificial Intelligence/Machine-Learning (AI/ML) Models
How can you identify the underlying framework used in AI/ML models and extract the binary?
Mission- and Campaign-Level Simulations of Cyber Warfare
What are some examples of mission- and campaign-level simulations of cyber warfare?
Current State of Malware and Cyber Threats on Embedded Systems
What is the current state of malware and cyber threats on embedded systems?