Advanced Sciences Convergence for Defense and Security
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Advanced Sciences Convergence for Defense and Security A. Vaseashta1, E. W. Braman1,2, J. Alvelo2, and P. Susmann1,2 1 Institute for Advanced Sciences Convergence, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes 13873 Park Center Rd., Suite 500 Herndon, VA 20171, U.S.A. 2 Norwich University Applied Research Institutes, 57 Old Freight Yard, Northfield, VT 05663 U.S.A.
ABSTRACT The Institute of Advanced Sciences Convergence provides an early monitoring and identification of emerging scientific advances across multiple disciplines that create revolutionary, integrated and cross-cutting technologies in support of solution pathways that surpass existing paradigms. The IASC supports its mission through research and analysis of cutting-edge, functional, and advanced technological solutions in support of national security that employ emerging areas in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information processing, and cognitive sciences. The IASC value proposition is based on the impact of technological convergence, underscoring interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic alliance in support of technology assessment and roadmap development. The IASC business model provides strategic tools and invaluable information about expansion of technological capacities in support of national security. Specific examples of chemical-biological sensors and protective suits for warfighters and emergency responders are provided.
INTRODUCTION International security is an eminent and dynamic challenge for the scientific and defense community in the 21st century. Despite the United States’ unparalleled military capability; asymmetric, unconventional, and kinetic threats including Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) continue to grow and involve increasingly from non-aligned terrorist groups. It is imperative that interdisciplinary scientific community must address knowledge-driven transformations across scientific fields to develop materials, devices, and systems to address the aforementioned challenges. Advances in biotechnology, computer sciences, genomics, neuroscience, materials science, nanotechnology, and other disciplines have transformed the technology landscape, and promise to revolutionize life from synergetic convergence of disciplines. Fundamental understanding and technological advances arise from the potential of nanoscale materials to exhibit unique properties that are attributable to their small size such as enhanced surface area, physical characteristics, and chemical – biological functionalities1. These properties drive research that serves as a catalyst for new scientific and technological innovations. Furthermore, the geometrical dimensions span those comparable to the smallest engineered entity, the largest molecules of the living systems, and fundamental physical quantities render
their study quite unique. Materials approaching nanoscale dimensions exhibit atypical characteristics with numerous unique and hitherto unexploited applications. Advances in material synthesis, device fabrication and characterization tech
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