1210 - 26th International Ballistics Symposium & Exhibition 

1210 - 26th International Ballistics Symposium & Exhibition 

Theme

The 26th International Symposium on Ballistics is sponsored by the International Ballistics Society in association with the Ballistics Division of NDIA

Event Number
1210

Event Date
9/12/2011  to 9/16/2011

Event Location
Hyatt Regency Miami

Event Contact
Ms. Kari King at kking@ndia.org or (703)247-2588

Introduction

The 26th International Symposium on Ballistics is jointly organized and supported by the International Ballistics Society (www.ballistics.org) in conjunction with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Arlington, Virginia, USA.

The International Symposium on Ballistics is an opportunity for ballistics scientists, engineers, and others to report, share, and discuss current research and advances in ballistics and visions of the future.

The objective of the symposium is to focus on potential technical advances and breakthroughs in the 21st Century in the general areas of:

  • Interior Ballistics
  • Exterior Ballistics
  • Launch Dynamics
  • Vulnerability
  • Terminal Ballistics & Impact Physics
  • Explosion Mechanics

Call for Papers

Download/Print/View the 2011 Call for Papers!

We are currently accepting abstracts for papers and presentations covering the general areas of:

  • Interior Ballistics
  • Exterior Ballistics
  • Launch Dynamics
  • Vulnerability
  • Terminal Ballistics & Impact Physics
  • Explosion Mechanics

Abstracts must be submitted by November 26, 2010, and will only be received via the following weblink:

http://application.ndia.org/abstracts/1210

Abstracts will only be accepted through this weblink and all required information must be completed. Please note that those presenting papers are not exempt from standard registration fees charged to all symposium attendees.

Notification of approvals will be sent via e-mail to the Principal Author after February 14, 2011.

Papers will be selected on the basis of originality, technical merit, clarity of presentation and general interest. Marketing presentations will not be accepted.

Each paper should be intended for a 20-minute oral presentation or for continuous poster display. The presentation of a paper does not waive the symposium registration fees.

All selected presenters will be required to pay a non-refundable $250 deposit for their final paper’s inclusion in the printed proceedings. This deposit is deducted from the registration fee.

The official language is English. All papers must be unclassified and cleared for public release. Abstracts are not to exceed 500 words in length. However, you may submit up to 1 additional page of supporting material. Abstracts can be submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

Abstracts must include the symposium session targeted, and whether you prefer to make an oral or poster presentation.

All requested information on the submittal website must be completed for the abstract to be considered. Once an abstract has successfully been submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the Principal Author.

The Principal Author is the main contact for the abstract/presentation/paper and will receive all notifications, confirmations, and furthur instructions from NDIA.

Location

The symposium will take place in Miami, Florida, USA at the Hyatt Regency Miami.

Hyatt Regency Miami
400 South East Second Ave
Miami, FL 33131-2197
Tel: (305) 358-1234

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, please make reservations early and ask for the NDIA Ballistics room block. Please call the hotel directly at (305) 358-1234 to make your reservation. Rooms will not be held after August 21, 2011 and may sell out before then. Rates are also subject to increase after that date.

Hyatt Regency Miami
400 South East Second Ave
Miami, FL 33131-2197
Tel: (305) 358-1234

The rate for government attendees is the prevailing per diem rate at the time of the symposium. The industry rate is $159 US (single/double). The per diem rate is only available to active duty or civilian US government employees. ID will be required upon check-in. Retired military or government civilians do not qualify for the government rate.

Registration

Registration information is not yet available.

Exhibits

NDIA invites you to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to demonstrate your organization’s products and services to this specialized community by exhibiting at this symposium.

A limited amount of exhibit space is available for companies/organizations to display equipment and information related to the field of ballistics. Displays or marketing of weaponry, however, will not be permitted.

Click here to purchase your booth in real time!

  • Corporate Member Rate*: $28.00/sq.ft. (your corporate member dues must be current to qualify for the member rate. Rate also applies to bona fide government agencies)
  • Non-Corporate Member Rate: $33.00/sq.ft.

The cost of the exhibit includes networking social functions in the exhibit hall, all scheduled meal events including lunches, breakfasts, and the symposium dinner, full conference registrations for 2 exhibit personnel per 10x10, company profile on the symposium exhibits website, 24-hour security, fabric back and side walls, and 7" x 44" ID sign.

Booths are sold in 10x10 square foot increments and multiples thereof. NDIA does not charge extra for corner or island placement. No "end cap" booths are permitted. An "end cap" is defined as a booth exposed to aisles on three sides and consisting of two booths. Booth furnishings are not included and floor covering is required. Internet, electric and water are available at an additional charge by the facility.

For each 10x10 exhibit space your company occupies, your organization will be entitled to 2 full conference registrations. Any additional exhibit personnel must register and pay the full conference attendee rate.

Please visit www.ndia.org/exhibits/1210 for more information as it becomes available.

Language

The official language of the symposium is English.

Awards

Papers published in the symposium proceedings will be eligible for selection in the following award categories:

Download/Print/View the Chou Award Guidelines
Download/Print/View the Chou Award Application

Promotional Partners

Increase your company or organization's exposure at this international premier event by becoming a Promotional Partner. A Promotional Partnership ($5000 US) will add your company name to the back cover of the onsite brochure, as well as main podium recognition, signage at all events, and a 350-word organization description in the symposium agenda. For more information, contact Sam Campagna at scampagna@ndia.org, or Alden Davidson at adavidson@ndia.org.

Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

NDIA Planning Team
Ms. Kari King, Associate Director, kking@ndia.org or (703) 247-2588
Mr. Sam Campagna, Assistant Vice President, Operations, scampagna@ndia.org or (703) 247-2544
Ms. Luellen Hoffman, Director, Exhibits, lhoffman@ndia.org or (703) 247-9460

IBC Symposium Chairmen
Dr. Ernest Baker, U.S. Army ARDEC, ernest.l.baker@us.army.mil or (973) 724-5097
Dr. Doug Templeton, U.S. Army TARDEC, douglas.templeton@us.army.mil or (586) 282-5325

  

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