Highlights and Future priorities Dr Michael Sharp, MSIAC Joint Enhanced Munitions Technology Program Changes and Insensitive Munitions Mr Anthony Di Stasio, Picatinny Arsenal, USA Is IM Relevant in an Increasingly Dangerous World? Mr Wade Babcock,
Events & Media
IMEMTS Seville 2019
Best EM Paper
Processing Studies of Energetic Materials using Resonant Acoustic Technology Best EM Paper Ms Rosie J. Davey, BAE Systems Land, UK
Best Presentation award (people’s choice)
Non-HERO Microwave Hazards to Munitions People’s’ choice BEST PRESENTATION AWARD [TIED] Ms Christelle Collet, MSIAC Fragmentation from Detonations and Less Violent Munition Responses People’s’ choice BEST PRESENTATION AWARD [TIED] Ms Christelle Collet, MSIAC
Int’l IM Policy
Review of Hazard Classification at Elbit Systems Land and IMI Division (former IMI Systems) Dr Gila Strul-Yudkiewicz, Elbit Systems, Israel Results of the Improved Explosives and Munitions Risk Management Workshop Ms Christelle Collet, MSIAC French
Rocket Propulsion
Advanced Technology Demonstration Motor: Case-Bonding Propellant Grains Mr Joseph Hong, BAE Systems, USA Development of extruded double base rocket propellants – alternative ballistic modifiers Mr Erik Tunestål, Eurenco Bofors, Sweden Development of an IM minimum
Synthesis
Development of Continuous Nitrato-nitramine Synthesis via Advanced Flow Reactor Dr Bradley Sleadd, NSWC, USA Synthesis, Formulation, and Testing of 3,4-DNP Dr Jacob Morris, BAE Systems, USA Holston AAP Modernization: New Explosive Synthesis and Expanded Production
IM Requirements
NATO AC326 Subgroup B Ammunition Systems Design and Assessment – Insensitive Munitions Test STANAG updates Mr Ken Tomasello, NOSSA, USA Review and Update of Insensitive Munitions Test Procedures Mr Christophe Jacq, DGA-EM, France A Review
Gun Propulsion
IM and Ballistic Assessment of 105-mm Cartridges with Foamed Celluloid Combustible Case Ms Adriana L Eng, Picatinny Arsenal, USA Innovative thermoplastic propellants for gun ammunition applications Dr Amar Bouchama, DGA Tt, France Clearance pending Energetics
Thermal Testing
Results and Analysis of Slow Cook-off Testing Performed at 15°C/hr Best IM Paper Dr David Hubble, NSWC, USA Slow Heating Test Thermal Equilibrium and Maximum Reaction Temperature Dr Ernest Baker, MSIAC A heat flux calibration
Processing
ResonantAcoustic® Mixing: Qualification Challenges Dr Matthew R. Andrews, MSIAC Processing Studies of Energetic Materials using Resonant Acoustic Technology Best EM Paper Ms Rosie J. Davey, BAE Systems Land, UK Processing of Energetic Materials with New