Publications (Technical Reports)

L-268 The Application of Herd Immunity to Munitions Safety
July 2021
This report addresses the implications of the presence of both conventional and insensitive munitions (IM) in a national stockpile, and presents theoretical methods to determine a critical amount or fraction of IM that may avoid escalation of accident scenarios (e.g.
Martijn van der Voort (MSIAC)Christelle Collet (MSIAC)Matt Ferran (MSIAC)Kevin Jaansalu (MSIAC)Wade Babcock (NOSSA)
O-216 An Overview of Single Event Testing Methods and Analysis
June 2021
Single event, go/no-go testing is used for a broad range of applications. Other than the Probit method, these test methods all entail subjecting a sample of items to various stimulus levels, one at a time.
Dr. Ernest L. Baker (MSIAC)
L-266 International Review of ISS Practices
May 2021
The present report provides a better understanding on how the MSIAC nations deal with surveillance activities of their munitions stockpile.
Christelle Collet (MSIAC)
L-265 Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Munitions Part 3: Hazards of Portable Electronic Devices to Munitions
May 2021
Over the last 20 years, an array of portable electronic devices (PEDs) capable of low-power radiofrequency (RF) transmissions have become available for purchase as consumer electronics, and are a ubiquitous part of daily life.
Matt Ferran (MSIAC)
L-260 Defects: Causes, Classification & Criticality Virtual Plenary Sessions 9th – 11th March 2021 Program & List of Abstracts
March 2021
Defects in energetic materials or in other materials used in munitions systems are often a cause for concern. This includes voids, cracks, and foreign materials, as well as chemical, physical and / or mechanical properties that are outside design tolerance specifications.
L-258 Defects Lexicon Survey Results & Agreed Terms
February 2021
Defects in energetic materials are relatively common and can have a significant impact on the safety and reliability of munitions, yet there is a lack of clarity in the use of terminology for describing and classifying these defects.
Dr. Matthew ANDREWS (MSIAC)Dr. Kevin JAANSALU (MSIAC)Matt FERRAN (MSIAC)Aurihona WOLFF (ENSTA Bretagne)
L-249 Mitigation Techniques for Small Calibre Munitions and Flares
January 2021
The present report represents a contributing effort to the continuous MSIAC watch on mitigation technologies for munitions systems against IM threats and safety hazards.
Aurihona WOLFF (ENSTA Bretagne)Christelle COLLET (NATO MSIAC)
L-267 Resonant Acoustic Mixing: Qualification Challenges
January 2021
New processing technologies are allowing researchers, industry and academia to probe new materials space not previously achievable.
Dr Matthew ANDREWS (Former MSIAC)Christelle COLLET (MSIAC)Aurihona WOLFF (ENSTA Bretagne, FRA)Christopher HOLLANDS (MSIAC)
L-263 Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Munitions Part 1: Microwave and Terahertz Radiation
November 2020
This document is to serve as a background resource for the broad array of interactions that electromagnetic radiation may have with energetic materials. The ranges of interest are microwave radiation and terahertz (THz) radiation.
Christelle ColletMatthew FerranKevin M. Jaansalu
L-264 Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Munitions Part 2: X-Ray, Gamma and Neutron Radiation
November 2020
This document is to serve as a background resource for the array of interactions that X-ray, gamma and neutron radiation may have with a munition system during the course of a non-destructive examination. The discussion of X-rays and gamma rays (energetic photons) is li
Kevin M. Jaansalu (MSIAC)

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