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, CMP 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

Important dates for the 26th International Symposium on Ballistics:

  • May 17, 2010 - Call for Papers Released
  • November 26, 2010 - Abstracts Due
  • January 12, 2011 - Authors Notified
  • February 4, 2011 - Final Program Released
  • April 1, 2011 - Formal Papers Due
  • August 26, 2011 - PowerPoints Due
  • September 12-16, 2011 - Symposium Commences

International Ballistics Society

The International Ballistics Society (IBS) promotes the science of ballistics internationally. The IBS provides for technical interchange via the International Symposium on Ballistics and provides professional development for its members by providing opportunities for publication, short courses, student programs, and other activities to promote career development.

Agenda

Download/Print/View the Symposium Brochure (as of 9/13/11)

View the Presentation Abstracts by Abstract Number

Schedule At-A-Glance:

Monday, September 12, 2011
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Registration Open
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tutorial Sessions with Breaks & Lunch
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In & Poster Set-Up
5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
7:00 AM - 5:20 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Keynote Addresses
9:50 AM - 5:20 PM Exhibit Hall Open
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM Break in Exhibit Hall
10:10 AM - 11:50 AM General Session
11:50 AM - 1:20 PM Lunch
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM Terminal Ballistics Poster Session
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM Exterior Ballistics
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM Break in Exhibit Hall
3:40 PM - 5:20 PM Exterior Ballistics Poster Session
3:40 PM - 5:20 PM Terminal Ballistics

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
7:00 AM - 2:10 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 2:10 PM Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Interior Ballistics Poster Session
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Explosion Mechanics
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM Break in Exhibit Hall
10:10 AM - 11:50 AM Launch Dynamics Poster Session
10:10 AM - 11:50 AM Terminal Ballistics
11:50 AM - 1:10 PM Lunch
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM Vulnerability Poster Session
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM Interior Ballistics
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Miami Intercoastal Waterway Cruise & Reception

Thursday, September 15, 2011
7:00 AM - 5:20 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Explosion Mechanics
9:50 AM - 3:40 PM Exhibit Hall Open
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM Break in Exhibit Hall
10:10 AM - 11:50 AM Terminal Ballistics Poster Session
10:10 AM - 11:50 AM Launch Dynamics
11:50 AM - 1:20 PM Lunch
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM Explosion Mechanics Poster Session
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM Interior Ballistics
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM Break in Exhibit Hall
3:40 PM - 6:30 PM Exhibit Hall Closed; Exhibitor Move-Out & Poster Dismantle
3:40 PM - 5:20 PM Vulnerability
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Symposium Banquet on the Riverwalk

Friday, September 16, 2011
7:00 AM - 12:15 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Terminal Ballistics
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Break
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM General Session
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation of Awards
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Presentation of the 27th ISB, Freiburg, Germany
12:15 PM Symposium Adjourned

Presenter Information

Papers and publication deposits were due on April 1.

Presenters CANNOT register online. Presenters must first use the publication deposit form included in the Presenter Instructions document below, then use the registration form available on the Registration tab above to register for the symposium.

The proceedings will be published in black and white.

Tutorials

Two lectures will be presented on Monday, September 12. These tutorial sessions will provide attendees with a better understanding of the partially very specialized papers of the Symposium on Ballistics. They will be offered by an outstanding collection of experts and the proceeds will go towards the establishment of a scholarship fund.

  • AM Session: Warhead Mechanism
  • PM Session: Overview on Armour for MBTs and APCs

Tutorial Sessions
Registration fees

Regular
(on/before 8/31)

Late
(after 8/31)

AM session only

$225

$300

PM Session ONLY

$225

$300

Both
AM & PM Sessions

$375

$525

Price includes presentation materials, lunch, and morning and/or afternoon breaks, dependant upon AM or PM session registration.

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

Travel Visas

For information on entering the United States, please see the U.S. Department of State's website for Business Visitor Visas (B-1).

Additional information can be found through your local U.S. Embassy. Click here to search for the U.S. Embassy near you.

Lodging

The NDIA room block is now closed.

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

Government Rate: *prevailing per diem $104 US (single/double)
Industry Rate: $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.

Government Attendees:
Any active U.S. Military attendee with ID and travel order will be tax exempt (subject to state’s regulation of tax exemption). Any U.S. Government employee paying with U.S. Government check or credit card will be tax exempt (with supporting documentation as required by some states). Check with the hotel for specific state and local requirements when booking hotel reservations.

Registration

Online Registration is now CLOSED!

Onsite registration will be available in Miami on the Lobby Level of the Hyatt Regency during the following times:

Monday, September 12: 8am-7pm
Tuesday, September 13: 7am-5:20pm
Wednesday, September 14: 7am-2:10pm
Thursday, September 15: 7am-5:20pm
Friday, September 16: 7am-12:15pm

Registration Fees

 

Early

Regular

Late

 

(On/Before 6/3/11)

(6/4/11 - 8/31/11

(After 8/31/11)

IBS Lifetime Member

$1,325

$1,425

$1,525

IBS Non-Member/Renewal

$1,375

$1,475

$1,575

Download/Print/View the Registration Form.

By paying the IBS Non-Member fee, attendees will become IBS members or renew current membership for 18 months. For more information on membership, please visit the International Ballistics Society: www.ballistics.org.

All scheduled meals and events are included in the registration fees.
Additional registration fee required for Monday's Tutorial Sessions. 

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received before August 31 will receive a refund minus a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after August 31. Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellations. Cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to kking@ndia.org. Cancellation policy applies to presenters except each $250 publication deposit is non-refundable.

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*: $29.00/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: $34.00/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.

Companion Program

Symposium attendees' companions are invited to participate in our Companion Program.

Download/Print/View the Companion Program Agenda & Tour Information

All Scheduled Events

Symposium Events Only

Tours only

Monday Reception, Wednesday Boat Cruise, Thursday Dinner (events with attendees)

Cuban Heritage & Villa Vizcaya

$500

$300

$275

Presenter Information

Papers and publication deposits were due on April 1.

Presenters CANNOT register online. Presenters must first use the publication deposit form included in the Presenter Instructions document below, then use the registration form available on the Registration tab above to register for the symposium.

Please note: We have increased the maximum paper length allowed to 12 pages! The proceedings will be published in black and white.

Awards

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

Download/Print/View the Chou Award Application

For more information on the awards and to view a list of past winners, please visit www.ballistics.org

Symposium Attire

Unless otherwise noted for special events (below), appropriate dress for this symposium is business casual for industry and uniform of the day for military.

  • Wednesday Boat Cruise: Resort casual attire suggested
  • Thursday Symposium Banquet: Business/cocktail attire suggested

Language

The official language of the symposium is English.

Special Needs

NDIA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs or allergies/dietary restrictions should contact Kari King at 703-247-2588 prior to August 1, 2011.

Sponsorships

QinetiQ

Increase your company or organization's exposure at this international premier event by becoming a Sponsor. A Sponsorship ($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.

Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

NDIA Planning Team
Ms. Kari King, CMP, Associate Director, kking@ndia.org or (703) 247-2588
Mr. Sam Campagna, Assistant Vice President, Operations, scampagna@ndia.org or (703) 247-2544
Ms. Kelly Seymour, Exhibits Manager, kseymour@ndia.org or (703) 247-2583

ISB 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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