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National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL)

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S&T C-UAS Technical Support Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory's execution of test and evaluation (T&E) activities and technical advisory support for DHS S&T with a special focus on the assessment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies. 

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Enhancing Rescue Hoist Gloves for Responder Missions

The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) conducted an operational field assessment (OFA) to evaluate two enhanced rescue hoist glove prototypes.

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S&T NUSTL Annual Report FY2018-FY2019

This Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 Annual Report summarizes completed program and project milestones, collaboration and outreach, mission services, laboratory operations and organizational successes of the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL). 

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Feature Article: We Do the Science—Securing the Homeland

Crucially important work is accomplished through deploying S&T’s advanced lab-based technical expertise and capabilities in research, development, test and evaluation.

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News Release: DHS S&T Requests Night Vision Technologies for Market Survey

Seeking to support first responders by providing the information they need to make smart decisions when purchasing night vision technologies, DHS S&T has released a new Request for Information.

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News Release: S&T Seeks Portable Radio Repeaters for Market Survey Analysis

DHS S&T is seeking solutions to the communications challenge of encountering weak radio or cellular coverage while conducting life-saving operations.

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ST-Enhanced Rescue Hoist Glove

Rescue hoist gloves protect emergency responders’ hands during specialized helicopter hoist rescue operations. Read the results of two prototype fingerless glove designs, developed by DHS S&T, and tested by the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory.

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News Release: ST Seeks Explosives Trace Detectors

Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released a request for information on handheld, portable, and desktop explosives trace detectors (ETDs) that can analyze wipe samples collected from surfaces of packages, baggage, automobiles, or other objects

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News Release: S&T Seeks COVID-19 Temperature Screening Technology

DHS S&T released a request for information to identify potential vendors, manufacturers and distributors with technologies for non-invasive febrile temperature screening to meet the needs of first responders and protective services as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Surveying Technology Landscape for Temperature Screening

While there are many mass screening technology methods used to detect a variety of threats, the ability to rapidly screen for fevers has quickly become one of the most important tools in the world’s fight against COVID-19—one that the DHS S&T is proud to support.