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Snapshot: Videoconferencing in Full Protective Gear from Labs

When working in full protective gear in biocontainment laboratories,  biological ‘space suits’ and all, scientists may need to discuss important topics or perform demonstrations remotely in real time.

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S&T Fact Sheet: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Modernization Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate Update

S&T supported the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Life Cycle Cost Estimate update, which boosts transparency and planning.

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S&T Setting Standards for Drones in the First Responder Community Fact Sheet

The UAS industry is expected to pass $80 billion in spending in the next decade. S&T coordinates tests and operational standards so first responders can make the best UAS acquisitions decisions.

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System of Systems Operational Analytics

SoSOA is being designed to be a virtual desktop environment for collaborative operational analyses that enables complex, timely, mission-focused decisions across DHS and the Homeland Security Enterprise. SoSOA supports decision makers by combining the right data, tools, and training to enhance analytic capabilities DHS-wide.

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S&T FRG Terrorist Attacks in the U.S Between 1970 and 2013: Data from the Global Terrorism Database Overview

START’s Global Terrorism Database (GTD) contains information on more than 125,000 domestic and international terrorist attacks that occurred between 1970 and 2013. Collectively, these attacks have resulted in more than 266,000 deaths and more than 354,000 injuries. This research highlight focuses on the terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States between 1970 and 2013.

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S&T HSSTAC Reports

HSSTAC reports and white papers.

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S&T Port and Coastal Surveillance Fact Sheet

The Port and Coastal Surveillance program is a multi-year effort within the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate that will improve maritime situational awareness enabling rapid tactical response to maritime threats.

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S&T Arctic Communications and Technologies Fact Sheet

The Arctic Communications and Technologies program is a multi-year effort within the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate  that will identify and evaluate appropriate terrestrial and space-based solutions to extend and enable U.S. Coast Guard operations in the Arctic.

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S&T Ground Based Technologies Fact Sheet

The Ground Based Technologies program is a multi-year effort within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)  Science and Technology Directorate that will improve situational awareness of U.S. terrestrial borders between the ports of entry by pursuing technologies such as radars, imagers, and unattended ground sensors for use by DHS components.

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S&T Air Based Technologies Fact Sheet

The Air Based Technologies program is a multi-year effort within the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate that will improve the homeland security community’s awareness, understanding and utilization of airborne sensor systems and platforms for border security and public safety missions.