ISB 2010 - 25th International Symposium on Ballistics (ISB)

International Symposium on Ballistics (ISB) sponsored by International Ballistic Committee is to provide a forum for the international experts and engineers working in the field of Ballistics to share their experience and publish their latest unique and innovative work. The symposium is held every 18 months. Since inauguration of the first symposium in the United States in 1974, 23 Symposiums have been held successfully. The Symposium has been regarded as the highest level academic forum in this field. The 25th ISB will be held in Beijing, China, on May 17-21, 2010. The symposium will be jointly organized by China Ordnance Society and Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and it is the first time for Asian country to organize it. Prof. Zhongyuan Wang, member of IBC from China, will be Symposium Chairman of the 25th ISB.

The scope of the symposium is pertaining to Interior Ballistics, Exterior Ballistics, Launch Dynamics, Warhead Mechanics, Terminal Ballistics, Armor and Personal Protection, Wound Ballistics and Vulnerability etc.


Important Dates

Call for Papers- September 22, 2008
Indication of intent to submit a paper for Journal Publication, Title plus short abstract - March 1,2009
Abstracts Due - August 1, 2009
Full Manuscripts Due for Publication in the Journal - August 1, 2009
Paper Selection Committee - September 15-17, 2009
Authors Notified - November 15, 2009
Papers Due - January 31, 2010
Final Program - March 1, 2010
Last Day for Early Registration ?April 1, 2010
Last Day for Room Reservation?April 15, 2010
Symposium - May 17-21, 2010
Journal of Applied Mechanics, Special Symposium Issue - September 2010