NIJ is seeking applications for funding research to assist in developing improved methods for testing the performance of body armor. This solicitation specifically seeks proposals for research to support the revision of NIJ Standard-0115.00 Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor. It also seeks proposals for research to determine the effect of wearing "soft" armor on the core body temperature of the individual wearing it.
Awards
Number of Awards: 4
Total Amount Awarded: $1,675,009
Characterization of Stab/Slash Wounds
Characterization of Weapons used in Stab/Slash Attacks
Decision-making Factors Influencing the Wearing of Body Armor: A National Study
Soft Armor Effects on Core Body Temperature
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