Publication - Munition Systems

O-220 A Taxonomy for the Classification of Defects in Energetic Materials
April 2022
Following many discussions and multiple iterations over two years, MSIAC has produced a largely self-consistent taxonomy and lexicon of terms related to defects in energetic materials and munition systems, based on the paradigm of materials science and engineering.

Matt Ferran (MSIAC) Dr. Matt Andrews (MSIAC)Dr. Kevin Jaansalu (MSIAC)Aurihona Wolff (ENSTA Bretagne)
O-221 Defects Lexicon Survey Results & Agreed Terms
April 2022
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-277 - Tolerability of Risk Part III: Ammunition Storage, Range Safety and Demolition
February 2022
This report provides an overview of commonalities and differences of risk tolerability in relation to siting of Ammunition and Explosives (AE) storage, Range Safety (RS) and AE demolition in various nations. AE storage and RS have a number of parallels.
Martijn van der Voort (TSO Munitions Transport & Storage Safety)Matt Ferran (TSO Munition Systems)
L-278 Injury & Lethality Criteria from Thermal Radiation
February 2022
Accidents involving explosive substances and articles belonging to Hazard Division 1.3 may expose involved persons and the public to thermal radiation; depending on the dose received, this may result in burns of varying severity, and even death.
Matt Ferran (MSIAC TSO Munition Systems)
L-272 Defects: Causes, Classification & Criticality Virtual Plenary Sessions Report Focus Area 2: Detection of Defects
September 2021
Defects in munition systems are common and can have a significant impact on Safety and Suitability for Service (S3).
Kevin M. JaansaluChristelle ColletMSIAC Staff
L-273 Defects: Causes, Classification & Criticality Virtual Plenary Sessions Report Focus Area 3: Consequences of Defects
September 2021
Defects in munition systems are common and can have a significant impact on Safety and Suitability for Service (S3).
Ernest Baker & MSIAC Staff
L-274 Defects: Causes, Classification & Criticality Virtual Plenary Sessions Report Focus Area 4: Criticality of Defects
September 2021
Defects in munition systems are common and can have a significant impact on Safety and Suitability for Service (S3).
Matt Ferran & MSIAC Staff
L-271 Defects: Causes, Classification & Criticality Virtual Plenary Sessions Report Focus Area 1: Origin of Defects
September 2021
Defects in munition systems are common and can have a significant impact on Safety and Suitability for Service (S3).
Chris Hollands & MSIAC Staff
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)
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)

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