#	1st Seminar 1968 Estes Park, Colorado, USA
1	Pyro research areas for further exploratory development Hamrick J T
2	Colored smoke signals: castable compositions Lane G A and Janowiak E M
3	Ignition and output characteristics of pyrotechnics for electro-explosive device applications Austing J L, Kennedy J E and Weber J P
4	An introduction to advanced delay cords Orlander D E
5	Spectral observations in illuminating flares Douda B E
6	The sorcery and science of aerospace explosive ordnance Moses S A
7	Design for education of pyrotechnicists Blunt R M
8	Computer solution of pyrotechnic thermochemistry problems Davis E J
9	Mathematical simulation models Kemp J L
10	Measurement of illumination-source-related characteristics of the cyanogen-oxygen-boron trichloride flame system Tischer R L and Scheller K
11	Ultrasonic enhancement of pyrotechnic processing: pressing, extrusion, casting Pheasant R and McKinney C D
12	Characterisation and chemical reactivity Ripley W
13	Novel pyrotechnic compositions for screening smokes Lane G A, Smith W A and Jankowiak E M
14	Heats of reaction plots as design criteria for pyrotechnic reactions McLain J H
15	Slurries are safer Sheeline R D and Vrolyk J J
16	Ultrasonic weld encapsulation - heatless, hermetic sealing Zglenicki C
17	Principles and applications of explosive bonding Cavell W W, Kowalick J F and Addison H J
18	Early explosion phenomena Wisotski J and Williams R E
19	The explosive forming of metals Ezra A A
20	Colorimetry and radiometry Swinson J A

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#	2nd Seminar 1970 Snowmass-at-Aspen, Colorado USA
1	Evaluation of aluminium-plated pyrotechnics as flash charges for electroexplosive devices. Austing J L and Remaly R F
2	Fast cook-off program. Short J E
3	Development of castable flare and colored smoke compositions. Shaw G C, Reed R, Munson W O and Roberts J A
4	Covert air-sea rescue marker. Moore P, Rexroth P and Williams R
5	Improved green signal compositions. Jackson B, Kaye S M and Taylor F R
6	Exploratory development of illuminating flares. Hamrick J T
7	Pour-castable magnesium illumination flare compositions. Lane G A and Smith W A
8	Aluminum-fuelled flares. Kott A C and Lane G A
9	High temperature gaseous illuminant flames. Kirshenbaum A D and Taylor F R
10	Formation of the sodium resonance line continuum. Douda B E
11	Combustion kinetics of particulate boron. Kelley C M, Williams R E and Takemoto A
12	The relationship of deployment parameters to the illuminating effectiveness of flares. Szypulski R W
13	A new pyrotechnic for generation of silver iodide. Shaw G C and Reed R
14	Ultrasonic enhancement of propellant extrusion. Geist J E, McKinney C D and Pheasant R
15	Interaction of pyrotechnics and radio frequency systems. Sukhia D E
16	Physical factors influencing the chemical reactivity of solid materials. Lipscomb C A
17	The ignitability of pyrotechnic compositions from bridgewires. Kirkham J
18	A study of diluted titanium / lead chromate systems. Dadley D A
19	Water-ignition of hypergolically reactive pyrotechnic compositions. Tulis A J, Austing J L, Hersh C K, Cooper P W and Weber J P
20	Designing a static-immune power cartridge for production. Karp H and Prescott S N
21	Visibility under pyrotechnic flare illumination and of pyrotechnic signals. Lohcamp C W
22	Scientific and engineering technician training. Williams R E
23	Effect of entrained air in determining optimum flare compositions. Tischer R L
24	Some observations of some pyrotechnic compositions. Griffiths V S, Izod D C A and O'Sullivan E
25	Evaluation of plastic bonded RDX in explosive devices. Hamrick J T

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#	3rd Seminar 1972 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
1	Possible mechanisms for burning rate / candlepower enhancement in illuminants Dillehay D R
2	Gas generators for inflating auto crash bags Lane G A, Torkelson T R, Dergazarian T E and Staudacher G R
3	A comparison of ground and atomised magnesium in pour-cast illuminants Lane G A and Roberson K
4	Formation of pyrotechnic fragments Hillstrom W W
5	Development and evaluation of explosive materials for the task of explosive dispersion of projectiles Tulis A J, Austing J L and Remaly R F
6	Pyrotechnic flare spectroscopy II Douda B E
7	The chemical reactivity of ferric oxide Lipscomb C A
8	Feasibility study of a self-suspending flare system Carstens D L
9	Some factors affecting burning rates and variability of tungsten and manganese delay compositions Valenta F J
10	The state-of-the-art of navy pyrotechnic delays Valenta F J
11	Analytical and functional tests of naturally aged explosive ordnance in the Pershing Leap program Storma E M
12	Properties and applications of boron / potassium nitrate Tweed P B
13	The influence of transition metal compounds on the aluminium - sodium nitrate reaction Farnell P L, Westerdahl R P and Taylor F R
14	A flickering signal flare Reed R, Cornia R P and Munson W O
15	Smoke / flame pyrotechnics Shaw G C and Reed R
16	Flow-castable compositions for illumination flares Lane G A, Jankowiak E M, Girardin D L and Roberson K.
17	Use of propellant gas generators for the emptying of capacities at great diving depths Delgendre J and Kurtzemann B
18	Pyrotechnic special effects in motion pictures Clark F P
19	Improved binder compositions for flare compositions Filter H E and Stevens D L
20	Pour-castable compositions for colored smoke signals Filter H E, Jankowiak E M, Lane G A and Stevens D L
21	Observations of the surface details of burning Mg / NaNO3 / binder flares Eisel J L
22	Factors affecting the stoichiometry of the magnesium - sodium nitrate combustion reaction Beardell A J and Anderson D A
23	Delay compositions containing molybdenum oxides Beardell A J and Kirshenbaum A D

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#	4th Seminar 1974 Steamboat Village, Colorado USA
1	Radiative transfer model of a pyrotechnic flame Douda B E
2	Illuminant performance in inert atmospheres Dillehay D R
3	Spectral characteristics of flares containing sodium iodate as an oxidiser Webster H A and Gilliam C W
4	A mathematical model of flare plume combustion Tanner J E
5	Flare liner materials Gilbert J D
6	A comparison of the spectra from Navy and Air Force aircraft parachute flares Webster H A
7	The effect of thermal conductivity and gaseous permeability on the burning rate of pyrotechnic flare compositions Farnell P L and Beardell A
8	A tamp castable composition for illuminating flares Eather R F
9	Substitution of aluminium for magnesium as a fuel in flares Jackson B and Taylor F R
10	Improved red tracer flares Izod D C A and Eather R F
11	Burning rate modifiers Dillehay D R
12	Spectroscopic analysis of azide decomposition products for use in a pyrotechnically initiated carbon dioxide laser Dinerman C E
13	Atmospheric properties and their effect on target acquisition under flare illumination Bradley G
14	The effect of angular velocity on pyrotechnic performance Puchalski W J
15	Small arms tracer studies using a rapid scanning spectrometer Keliher P N and Puchalski W J
16	Radiation polymerisation of pyrotechnic compositions Franklin G B and Parrish C F
17	Non-explosive destruction of TNT with hypergols Tulis A J, Keith J N, Sumida W K and Heberlein D C
18	Dispersion and detonation of explosive dusts Tulis A J and Remaly R F
19	Ignition by shock Chotard P
20	Through bulkhead ignition of pyrotechnics: an analytical and experimental investigation Kjeldgaard E A, Larson D W and Gould D J
21	Thresholds for the initiation of pyrophoric sparking Hillstrom W W
22	A study of fast burning tungsten delay compositions in small column diameters Nesbitt S C
23	A pyrotechnic fuze timer with selectable settings Gallant W K
24	Tracer munitions using intermetallic reactions Hardt A P
45	Pollution abatement reclamation of red phosphorus smoke compositions Gilliam C and Johnson D
26	Development of pour castable smoke compositions Couture G and Kluchert R E
27	Chemical effects of doping on the litharge silicon system Lipscomb C A

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#	5th Seminar 1976 Vail, Colorado USA
1	Pyrotechnic reaction mechanisms Blair E J
2	Chemical neutralisation of land mines Beveridge T C, Heberlein D C, Tulis A J, Keith J N and Sumida W K
3	Ignition characteristics of boron / calcium chromate Brown N E and Morenus P K
4	Pyrotechnic characteristics and analysis of reaction products for the TiHx - KClO4 system Chong C H H, Reed J W, Glaub J E and Yauger R L
5	Two all non-primary explosive time delay detonator devices Day E A and Ritter P B
6	Considerations when employing interactive computer control for the study of complex flame systems Denton M B and Routh M W
7	Closed bomb testing at Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant Dillehay D R
8	Pyrotechnic flame modelling for sodium D-line emissions Dillehay D R
9	Computerised rapid-scan spectroscopy at NAVWPNSUPPCEN Crane Dinerman C E
10	Ecological disposal / reclaim of Navy colored smoke compositions Dinerman C E and Gilliam C W
11	Hot wire ignition of pyrotechnic materials Donaldson A B
12	Estimation of the thermal characteristics of a bridgewire environment by an electrothermal response test Donaldson A B and Strasburg A C
13	Prediction of line shapes in pyrotechnic flares containing lithium Douda B E
14	Effect of heat loss on delay column performance Hardt A P and Phung P V
15	Directional visual penetration in a cloud Katz S and Tulis A J
16	Development of a spark insensitive actuator / igniter Kjeldgaard E A
17	Suppressive shielding applications to pyrotechnics and propellant operations Thresher R G and Koger D M
18	Black Nite flare Lohkamp C W
19	Development of a .38 caliber miniaturised flueric cartridge initiator Morris J W and Marchese V P
20	Metals, alloys and intermetallic compounds McLain J H
21	Examination of the variation of infrared flare energy with grain configuration and binder Nadler M P
22	Thermodynamics of the initiation of the TiHx - KClO4 pyrotechnic composition Reed J W, Ivey J L and Steinmeyer R H
23	High speed optical studies of pyrotechnic initiation phenomena Robertson M M and Igel E A
24	Pyrotechnic systems and devices used in the NASA space shuttle Timmons E A
25	On intermediate explosive compositions Tulis A J
26	New smoke concepts Turetsky A
27	Emission from molecular species in pyrotechnic flames Webster H A
28	Smoke colorimeter Webster H A
29	Flares containing calcium nitrate as an oxidiser Webster H A and Tanner J E
30	The effect of particle size - surface area and oxygen on the hydrogen content of titanium hydrides Salerno R F and Carlson R S
31	Reclamation of propellant and flare ingredients Shaw G C, Munson W O, Dinsdale V T and McIntosh M J
32	The phenomenon of pulsating burning in pyrotechnics Wasmann F-W

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#	6th Seminar 1978 Estes Park, Colorado, USA
1	Gasless pyrotechnic caps.
2	Compaction studies of palladium / aluminium powders. Burchett O L, Birnbaum M R and Oien C T
3	Determination of Pd / Al reaction propagation rates and temperatures. Birnbaum M R
4	DREV processing techniques for castable pyrotechnics. Couture G
5	On the design and development of instrumentation for studying transient flame processes. Denton M B, Algeo J and Tilden S B
6	Signal propellant evaluation. Dillehay D R
7	The ignition and deflagration of potassium picrate and potassium picrate / explosive mixtures: low voltage, non-primary detonators. Dinegar R H
8	Spectral analysis of pyrotechnic HCl emissions. Dinerman C E
9	Header utilisation in no-fire designs. Donaldson A B
10	Determination of the thermal diffusivity of pyrotechnic materials. Etter D E, Kaser D R and Wittenberg L J
11	Black powder explosives. Fahringer F L
12	Improvements in pyrotechnical smoke. Freiwald H, Prähauser G and Schießl A
13	Fabrication and utilisation of consolidated Al / Cu2O thermites. Haws L D, Kelley M D and Latkin A
14	Effect of fuel structure on spark sensitivity of 33/67 TiHx/KClO4 blends. Healy J T and Lieberman M L
15	Through-bulkhead-initiator development. Heckes A A
16	A method for the determination of thermal conductivity of propellant materials by differential scanning calorimetry. Hillstrom W W
17	Suppressive shielding of explosive facilities. Katsanis D J and Thresher R G
18	Detonating cord failure in the F-111 aircraft crew module escape system. Kilmer E E
19	Portable transporters for explosive pyrotechnic compositions. Koger D M
20	Load cell testing of TiHx/KClO4 pyrotechnic actuators. Lieberman M L
21	Pyrotechnic output of TiHx/KClO4 actuators from velocity measurements. Lieberman M L and Haskell K H
22	Modelling of TiHx/KClO4 actuator pyrotechnic output. Lieberman M L and Benzley S E
23	Incident / accident survey of pyrotechnic compositions during their life cycle. McIntyre F H
24	Investigation of methods for detection and control of pyrotechnic dust fires and explosion. McKown G L
25	Self-heating in consolidated Al / Cu2O thermites. Miller G D, Mohler J H and Kelly M D
26	Effect of powder compaction variables on the performance of a pyrotechnic igniter. Munger A C, Seubert N H and Brinkman J R
27	Problems in manufacture of delay elements by lead tube technology. Murthy M V S N, Pattabiraman S and Ramaswamy C P
28	Experimental determination of the equation of state of explosives and pyrotechnics used in explosive actuators. Ng R
29	DREV Pyrotechnic test facilities and R&D programme. Plante P
30	Passivation of the pyrotechnic fuels titanium and titanium hydride in oxidative environments. Quinn R K
31	Castable gas generant compositions. Reed R, Lee B Y S and Henry R A
32	Evaluation of a hot wire sensitive aluminium / potassium perchlorate pyrotechnic. Rittenhouse C and Smith R D
33	Environmentally acceptable method for the demilitarisation of Mk24 and Mk45 aircraft parachute flares. Short J E and Montgomery F E
34	Environmentally acceptable method for the demilitarisation of red phosphorus munitions. Short J E and Montgomery F E
35	Pyrotechnic devices for use by water sports enthusiasts, amateur sailors and small craft in coastal waters. Simpson G M
36	Development of a small, safe, pyrotechnic valve actuator. Steele B R
37	Pershing II re-entry vehicle separation system. Storma E M
38	Colored smoke flame. Tanner J E and Webster H A
39	Classification of pyrotechnic compositions according to their safety hazards. Treumann H
40	Detonation of unconfined aluminium particles dispersed in air. Tulis A J
41	Electrical igniter. Usel U S
42	Research on plastic-bonded pyrotechnic compositions. van Ham N H A
43	Development of an aluminium / potassium perchlorate mixture for use in a bursting bridgewire igniter. Walker W P
44	Improved green flares. Webster H A
45	Electrical resistivity of TiHx / and TiHx / KClO4 blends. White K, Reed J W, Love C M, Holy J A and Glaub J E
46	An improved Navy 5"/ 54 illuminating projectile. Wildridge J E

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#	7th Seminar 1980 Vail, Colorado USA
1	Thoughts on Pyrotechnics. [Keynote Address] Blunt R M
2	The design of progressively burning pyrotechnic formulations. Austing J L and Cooper P W
3	Glass ceramics for explosive device headers. Ballard C P, Eagan R J and Kjeldgaard E A
4	Studies of factors affecting tracer performance. Barton T J and Bibby M J
5	Insensitive conducting composition igniters. Bentley J R
6	Disposal of colored flare compositions. Chattoraj S C, Drehobl T A and Gilliam C W
7	Transient thermal testing of an electroexplosive bridgewire detonator. Chretien N, Kassel C and Duigou M
8	Thermal and electrostatic initiation of TiHx based pyrotechnics. Collins L W
9	Gauging with penetrating radiation for non-destructive testing of pyrotechnics. Costello D G, Lukens H R, Parks L A and Trippe A P
10	Illegal manufacture and use of pyrotechnics. Cunn A L
11	A microcomputer system for flare test analysis. Dillehay D R
12	Smoke performance modelling using a microcomputer. Dillehay D R
13	Blast overpressures for confined explosions. Kinney G F, Sewell R G S and Graham K J
14	Solutions for resistance-after-fire problems in an electric match. Heckes A A and Montoya A P
15	Instantaneous smoke screening system. Jacobsen K O
16	Response of pyrotechnic to gaseous discharges with the JGY-50 electrostatic sensitivity tester. Kaodi H
17	Characterisation tests for pyrotechnic ignition and ignition transfer. Kelly R, Lindsley G and Williams N R
18	Hexanitrostilbene (HNS): Review of shielded mild detonating cord (SMDC) performance under biased conditions of fabrication. Kilmer E E
19	Energy output of different pyrotechnic igniter systems. Klingenberg G
20	Use of a jet air mixer for pyrotechnic compositions. Koger D M
21	Synthesis of stable pyrotechnic compositions after investigation by calorimetric procedures. Krassoulia G
22	Shock compaction of a porous pyrotechnic material. Lee L M and Schwarz A C
23	Status of development of 2-(5-cyanotetrazolato)pentaamminecobalt(III) perchlorate for DDT devices. Lieberman M L and Fronabarger J W
24	Visar studies of a reefing line cutter. Lieberman M L and Wilson R S
25	Certification test for the fluid bed spray granulation process for the production of colored smoke mixtures. McIntyre F L
26	Flamespread propagation rates of various black powders using the PCRL-Flamespread tester. Messina N A, Ingram L S, Summerfield M and Allen J C
27	Role of surface chemistry in the ignition of pyrotechnic materials. Moddeman W E, Collins L W, Wang P S and Wittberg T N
28	Power independent ignition energy measurements. Mohler J
29	Thermal profile and reaction characterisation - computations and experiments. Birnbaum M R, Oien C T, Yang C L and Munger A C
30	Electrothermal response testing, a component development tool. Munger A C
31	Laser ignition phenomena with black powder Ostrowski P P and Downs D S
32	Evaluating hazards of manufacturing and handling pyrotechnic materials. Pape R, Napadensky H and Waterman T
33	Reaction mechanism in a smoke mixture. Freiwald H, Prähauser G and Schießl A
34	The role of charcoal in the combustion of black powder. Rose J E
35	The influence of physical properties of black powder on burning rate. Sass‚ R A
36	Development of a shock-initiated, through-bulkhead actuator. Schwarz A C and Kopczewski M R
37	A pilot plant for the demilitarisation of photoflash munitions. Short J E and Montgomery F E
38	A multiple regression analysis suitable for certain theoretical studies on condensed explosives. Swaminathan V, Rajagopolan S and Chacko C M
39	Nickel-iron corrosion in a sealed pyrotechnic system. Tibbits E E and Salerno R R
40	Heat transfer in pyrotechnic systems. Laye P G and Tipping J
41	Minimisation of temperature dependency of pyrotechnic delay cartridges through programmed flash chamber venting. Valenta F J
42	Deflagration of gasless pyrotechnic mixtures. van Ham N H A
43	Simplified processing of black powder and pyrotechnical igniter pills including low residue versions. Voigt H W and Downs D S
44	Theoretical and experimental qualification of ignition materials: differences between theory and experiment Volk F
45	X-ray induced Auger electron spectroscopic studies on aluminium metal surface films in aluminium / iron oxide thermite. Wang P S, Haws L D and Peters J A
46	Ultraviolet spectra of illuminating-type pyrotechnics. Webster H A
47	Black powder flamespreading characteristics. White K J and Horst A W
48	The effect of the additive in molybdenum delay on its burning rate. Part I. Hsu Y E
49	Initiation sensitivity of a linear shaped charge. Savitt J
50	Electrothermal response testing of electroexplosive devices with electrically conducting explosives. Burchett O L, Strasburg A C and Munger A C
51	On the importance of thermochemical parameters in solid - solid pyrotechnic reactions. Bernard M L, Espagnacq A and Branka R
52	Interrelationship between relative impulses and the chemical structures of explosive substances. Eremenko L T, Nesterenko D A, Strukov G V and Garanin V A
53	Experimental methods for assessing detonation / deflagration in pyrotechnic dusts. Tulis A J, Fochtman E G and Heberlein D C
54	Qualification of the degree of hazard of pyrotechnic compositions. Treumann H
55	Safety studies for the new continuous process for the manufacture of black powder. Napadensky H and Pape R
56	A theoretical method of estimation of ideal detonation velocity of condensed explosives from kinetic theory of detonation. Bernard M L, Auzanneau M and Brassy J C
57	Ammonium perchlorate based propellants combustion: behaviour at low pressure (Abstract only) Bernard M L, Lallemand M and Bourreau A
58	The Curling: a pyrotechnic igniter for turbojet ignition (Abstract only). Cord P P and Esteve J J
59	Testing methods at Sandia National Laboratories Livermore for explosives and pyrotechnics used in explosive valves (Abstract only). Ng R

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#	8th Seminar 1982 Steamboat Springs, Colorado USA
1	Personal reflections on the status of pyrotechnics after World War II [Keynote Address]. Fiego L L
2	CARS spectra from propellant flames: CO and NO CARS spectra from CH4 / N2O flames. Aron K and Harris L E
3	High dynamic pressure shock wave generator. Aveille J and Protat J C
4	The direct measurement of concentration of dispersed powder fuels in air. Austing J L, Tulis A J, Sumida W K and Heberlein D C
5	Gap testing explosive devices for better judging of detonation safety. Bartels H
6	The role of organic binders in pyrotechnic reactions. Barton T J, Griffiths T T, Charsley E L and Rumsey J
7	Factors affecting the ignition temperature of pyrotechnics. Barton T J, Williams N, Charsley E L, Rumsey J and Ottaway M R
8	Pyrotechnic deflagration velocity and permeability. Begeal D R and Stanton P L
9	Investigations of the effluents produced during the functioning of Navy coloured smoke devices. Chin A and Borer L
10	Evaluation of replacement red smoke dyes for 1-N-methylaminoanthraquinone. Vigus E S and Deiner A
11	Electrochemical oxidation of smoke dyes and application to pyrotechnic dissemination. Deiner A
12	The use of encapsulated binders in illuminant manufacture. Diercks B V, Dillehay D R and Day J G
13	Header effects on the hot wire ignition characteristics of a CP DDT detonator. Ewick D W
14	Extinguishing propellant fires. Finnerty A E
15	Shock sensitivity of the explosive 2-(5-cyanotetrazolato)pentamminecobalt(III) perchlorate. Fogelson D J and Schwarz A C
16	Agglomeration of metal particles in the combustion of metallised systems. Frolov Yu V and Gladun V D
17	Rapid plant scale mixing granulation and loading of dry materials during the manufacture of colored smoke munitions. Garcia D J, Aikman L M, McIntyre F L and Shook T E
18	Applications of pyrotechnically produced alkali chloride aerosol in the marine environment. Gathman S G
19	The use of phase diagrams in the study of condensed phase reactions. Hardt P and Valenta F J
20	Smoke generating compositions based on silumin and hexachloroethane. Hartley F R, Murray S G and Williams M R
21	Design parameters for a transient velocity windstream test apparatus. Hazelton D R and Webster H A
22	Calculation of effective thermal properties in a highly compressed pyrotechnic mixture. Hermance C E, Yovanovich M M and Zwart J
23	Smoke systems. Jacobsen K O
24	Frictional characteristics of pyrotechnic compositions. Johnson D M
25	Thermal analysis and inverse burning rate studies of silicon - potassium nitrate systems. Krishnamohan G, Kurian E M and Rao K R K
26	High efficiency illuminating compositions. Laswell J E and Souder G
27	MSAD - an unique high energy detonator. Latkin A and van Blarigan P
28	Thermogravimetric analysis of reactivity of an air-reactive alloy of lithium and boron. Lewis H L
29	Design and development of a tracer surveillance tester for large calibre ammunition. Messina N A, Ingram L S and Summerfield M
30	A new approach to illuminating projectile deployment. Monn D R and Hinkle R G
31	Feasibility of a free-standing insertable heat source. Munger A C, Mohler J H and Kelly M D
32	Spacecraft launch vehicle event sequencing system. Noel V R
33	Direct ignition of double-based gun propellants with laser energy. Ostrowski P P, Grant J F, Petrow E D and Downs D S
34	Ignition tests with a laser / fibre optic BKNO3 igniter tube. Ostrowski P P, Grant J F, Petrow E D and Downs D S
35	The characterisation and performance of thirteen boron / calcium chromate pyrotechnic blends II. Rogers J W
36	Thermal studies on tantalum - potassium perchlorate systems. Sarawadekar R G and Bankar N S
37	Strand burn rates of black powder to one hundred atmospheres. Sass‚ R A
38	Geometrical factors affecting detonation transmission between explosive charges. Savitt J
39	Environmentally acceptable smoke munitions. Smith M D and Stewart F M
40	A test plan for determining the firing characteristics of electrically initiated explosive actuators using a constant current signal. Bradley G H and Steele B R
41	Airborne turret infrared measurement system II. Stowell D, Godwin C and White J
42	An incendiary device for the in situ combustion of oil slicks. Twardwa P and Couture G
43	Oxygen diffusion of anodic surface oxide film on titanium studied by Auger electron spectroscopy. Wang P S, Wittberg T N and Keil R G
44	Explosively disseminated colored smokes. Webster H A
45	Inorganic red smoke compositions. Webster H A
46	Studies on destruction of the reacting surface during pyrotechnic combustion. Zarko V E, Karasev V V, Silin N A, Gladun V D and Kashparov L Ya
47	Combustion kinetics in gasless pyrotechnics. Boddington T, Laye P G, Tipping J and Whalley D
48	Density calculation of aromatic crystals using their structures. Eremenko L T
49	Classification and in-process classification testing - where do we go from here? McIntyre F L
50	Abel stability of nitroglycerine versus dinitroglycerine content. Camera E and Penco P
51	Shock ignition through metallic bulkhead of various pyrotechnic compositions. Lombard J M, Branka R, Roux M, Espagnacq A and Bernard M L
52	Radiometric measurements of igniting thermal flow for various pyrotechnic compositions. Lombard J M
53	Assessment of a high energy coordination compound. Fleming W, Fronabarger J W, Rittenhouse C T and Lieberman M L
54	Input - output of pyrotechnic devices. Lanier E and Thivet R
55	Comparison of TiHx - and ZrHx - KClO4 pyrotechnics. Lieberman M L, Carlson R S, Ritterhouse C T and Fronabarger J W
56	SAM, SEM, WDX studies of aluminium and silicon doped aluminium / iron oxide thermites. Moddeman W E, Wang P S, Woods C M and Love C M
57	Theoretical and experimental study of a through bulkhead detonator. Thivet R, Lecloitre J and Guy L R
58	Neutron radiography and neutron gauging for pyrotechnic assemblies. Trippe A P, John J, Stokes J A, Weber H J and Young J C
59	Shock wave response of titanium subhydride - potassium perchlorate. Sheffield S A and Schwarz A C
60	PRESS: a computer program for evaluating explosive material loading processes. Burchett O L
61	CXU-3/B and CXU-3A/B practice bomb signal cartridge. Haas D S and Dyke S J
62	Measurement of detonation parameters in two phase, heterogeneous systems. Heberlein D C
63	On the insufficiency of concentration criteria for explosion hazard potential in two-phase systems. Tulis A J and Selman J R

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#	9th Seminar 1984 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
1	Automated filmless artillery fuze inspection. Adams J A, Ross E W and Trippe A P
2	Voltammetric determination of azide and lead in lead azide. Asplund J
3	The output of detonating binary and trinary pyrotechnic formulations. Austing J L, Tulis A J, Napadensky H S and Heberlein D C
4	Advantages of CAD primer for aircrew escape systems. Beard B F
5	Signal propellant composition development. Day J G
6	Resonance line broadening of the alkali metals. Dillehay D R
7	A short history of gunpowder. Jing D
8	New pyrotechnic delay compositions. Dixon P J
9	Ingredient effects on the thermochemical output of small arms primers. Doris T A and Stiefel L
10	Development of a PETN DDT detonator. Ewick D W
11	Combustion propagation rates of metal fuel/oxidant/binder systems at simulated high altitudes. Farnell P L and Taylor F R
12	Some unavailability problems in pyrotechnic materials. Fauth M I
13	The thermodynamics of real and unreal black powder. Freedman E and Sass‚ R A
14	The large scale detonation of a particulate pyrotechnic in a computer - modelled dispersed state. Gidaspow D, Syamlal M, Austing J L, Tulis A J, Sumida W K and Comeyne W
15	The densification of Al/Fe3O4 thermite mixtures. Hammetter W F
16	The development of plastic thermite. Hancox R J
17	A study of bridgewire size and pyrotechnic density relationships on all-fire levels. Hegedus S M and Munger A C
18	Geometrical augmentation of the ignition of pyrotechnic formulations. Hermance C E
19	Consolidation of thermites by pressing and sintering. Kelly M D and Abney L D
20	Pyrotechnically generated Ca- and Mg- aerosols. Krone U, Kühn W, Georgi B and Hüttermann A
21	Ampoule microcalorimetry for stability testing of primary explosives and pyrotechnics. Lagerkvist P E, Svenson L-G and Elmqvist C J
22	Criterion of stability and compatibility of mixture compositions. Lao Y, Shen Z and Feng C
23	A review of recent work at DREV on castable smoke compositions.
24	CP DDT detonators: III. Powder column effects. Lieberman M L, Begeal D R, Durand N A and Fleming W
25	Environmental considerations and consequences of army pyrotechnic smoke - obscurant materials. Magness C R and Cichowicz J J
26	Parameters affecting hot wire ignition of thermite mixtures. Munger A C and Kelly M D
27	CARS spectra from a 7.62mm gun. Petrow A D and Harris L E
28	Applications of holography to the study of combustion processes. Reményi K, Horváth F and Vörös L
29	The effect of thermal ageing on the output of a pyrotechnic actuator. Rogers J W, Erickson K L and Bickes R W
30	Characterisation of charcoal used to make black powder. Sassé R A
31	Geometrical factors affecting detonation between HNS - loaded stainless steel cups. Savitt J
32	Evaluation of alternate materials in the ignition column of a shock-initiated through-bulkhead actuator. Schwarz A C, Bickes R W and Headley P S
33	Flame emission spectroscopy using a high resolution interferometer spectrometer. Shortridge R G
34	The use of explosive complexes of ferrocene and its derivatives as moisture insensitive primers. Sollott G P and Taylor F R
35	High capacity smoke composition using hexachloroethane. Stelnicke W, Prähauser G and Freiwald H
36	Line-source probe analysis of ETR data to determine thermal properties of bridge-wire powder ignition systems. Taylor J G
37	Pyrotechnics research in Israel. Timnat Y M
38	Initiation and propagation of detonation in unconfined clouds of powder in air. Tulis A J
39	Determination of gaseous and solid decomposition products of nitroguanidine. Volk F
40	Oxygen diffusion from anodic surface oxide films on titanium subhydride studied by Auger electron spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy. Wang P S, Wittberg T N, Wolf J D and Keil R G
41	Thermite and Fe/KClO4: some thermodynamic calculations. Woods C M
42	The influence of binders in pyrotechnic reactions. I. Magnesium - oxidant systems. Barton T J, Griffiths T T, Charsley E L and Rumsey J
43	The influence of binders in pyrotechnic reactions. II. Titanium - oxidant systems. Barton T J, Griffiths T T, Charsley E L and Rumsey J
44	Application of thermal methods to the characterisation of charcoals for use in gunpowder manufacture. Charsley E L, Warrington S B, Robertson J and Seth P N A
45	Investigations of the effluents produced during the functioning of coloured smoke devices II. Chin A
46	Effect of oxide coating thickness on thermal ignition of titanium - based pyrotechnics. Erickson K L
47	Smoke and flame compositions based on amorphous phosphorus. Glyde E D, Lewis G and Robertson J
48	Pyrotechnics in Sweden. Hansson J
49	Application of molecular collisions theory to gas solid reactions: ignition and combustion of pyrotechnic compositions. Lombard J M and Bouigue R
50	Influence of inert particles on deflagration detonation transition in gas mixtures. Wolìnski M, Wolànski P, Myres R M, Kauffman C W, Sichel M and Nicholls J A
51	Ultraviolet laser ignition of primary explosives. Rooijers A J Th, Prinse W C, Leeuw M W and van der Steen A C
52	The thermal step test: a key to high temperature behaviour of explosives. Schraeder M A, Leeuw M W and van der Steen A C
53	Analysis of calculation methods of a relative impulse. Eremenko L T and Nesterenko D A
54	The single crystal structures of primary explosives delays and igniters. Yao N-C and Huang H-C
55	Synthesis and utilisation of potassium phosphide as a day/night marine signal. Hart M R, Kennedy J R and Farren R E
56	Flame mapping using illuminating flare compositions. Webster H A
57	Combustion of metal - oxidiser mixtures. Frolov Yu V
58	Further studies on the effects of inert and reactive additives on the detonation characteristics of insensitive explosives. Tulis A J, Baker D E and Hrdina D J
--	Properties and Performance of Mercury II Bis(5-nitrotetrazole): A Primary Explosive Detonant. Laib, G.R. This paper was presented but is not published in the proceedings.

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#	10th IPS Seminar 2-5 July 1985 Karlsruhe, Germany AD-B105726
1	The role of nitroguanidine in the detonation of aluminium powder - air dispersions. Tulis A J
2	Statistische Beurteilung des Abstand - Run-Down Testes (A.R.D-Test). Nicodemus J
3	Sensibilité des substances explosives: étude de la sensibilité electrostatique d'explosifs polynitres aromatique. Roux M, Trevino A, Auzanneau M and Brassy C
4	A new method to classify the sensitivity of electro-initiators by non-destructive test technique. Hu Shu-Sen and Zhu Yu
5	Digital analysis of electrothermal parameters of electroexplosive devices. Davey C T, Heffron J F and Meyers L V
6	Innenballistische Bewertung der Wirkung von Anzündmitteln. Volk F, Bathelt H, Hund M and Müller D
7	An investigation of the anomalous ignition dip experienced by IR flares. Flagg R F
8	Zündverzugszeitmessungen von Anstichdetonatoren. Flückiger R
9	Anzünduntersuchungen im Rahmen innenballistischer Leistungssteigerung von Mittelkalibermunition. Briggen H R, Brönnimann E, Daume E and Rochat E
10	Spectrographic analysis of laser-initiated reactions in primary explosives. Rooijers A J Th, Leeuw M W and van der Steen A C
11	Récherche du seuil d'amorcage d'une composition pyrotechnique par initiation laser-application. Larmignat D
12	Effects of some additives on the ignition response of composite solid propellants subjected to CO2 laser heating at subatmospheric pressures. Saito T, Shimoda M, Yamaya T and Iwama A
13	The effect of precipitation variables on the specific surface and explosion characteristics of pentaerythritol tetranitrate. Dinegar R H
14	Thermochemistry and reaction kinetics of the antimony - potassium permanganate pyrotechnic system. Beck M W and Brown M E
15	Studies on gasless delay compositions containing boron and bismuth trioxide. Davies N, Griffiths T T, Charsley E L and Rumsey J A
16	Diffusivité thermique de compositions pyrotechnique: étude parametrique et modelisation dans le cas de la composition S/Fe. Brassy C, Megharfi M, Roux M and Auzanneau M
17	On the influence of physical and chemical properties of BaO2 on the performance of a pyrotechnical mixture. Beyens D and Dubois E
18	Closed chamber burning characteristics of very high burning rate propellants. White K J, McCoy D G, Doali J O, Aungst W P and Juhasz A A
19	Thermal decomposition of PTFE in the presence of magnesium. Griffiths T T, Robertson J, Hall P G and Williams R T
20	Brominated binders in pyrotechnic reactions. Barton T J, Griffiths T T, Charsley E L and Rumsey J A
21	Smokeless igniters for solid rockets. Kubota N, Serizawa C and Suzuki N
22	Leistungsmessungen an pyrotechnischer Munition. Maak I
23	Messung der Energieumsetzung an Zündmitteln. Eisenreich N and Liehmann W
24	Comparison of ignition effectiveness and thermal output of gasless and gassy percussion primers. de Yong L V and Elischer P P
25	Assessing the ignition characteristics of pyrotechnics. Robinson E A, Lindsley G I, Charsley E L and Warrington S B
26	Contribution a l'étude de la vitesse de propagation de l'onde de combustion d'une composition pyrotechnique. Auzanneau M, Benmansour A, Brassy C, Roux M and Bernard M L
27	CARS spectroscopy of the reaction zone of nitramine propellants Baumann G C, Cheung W Y and Harris L E
28	Canadian evaluation of infrared smoke and screening systems. Twardwa P, Roy G and Evans B
29	Studies of IR- and visible screening smoke. Hopfgarten F and Collvin P
30	Airbag - Insassenschutz für Automobile. Entwicklungsmerkmale und praktische Ausführung des pyrotechnischen Gasgenerators. Nilsson K E and Zeuner S
31	Tarnen und Täuschen elektroniker Kampfmittel beim Einsatz pyrotechnischer und physikalisch-technischer Störmittel. Bettermann P
32	Modelling the smoke (cloud) and noise from aluminium - magnesium pyrotechnics. Ramohalli K
33	Über der chemischen Stabilität von Bor-Kaliumnitrat Anzündmischungen. Stupp J
34	Modifizierung einer Serienmässigen Klimakammer zur Untersuchung von künstlichen Nebeln. Matzner B and Rüdiger M
35	Nebelabsorbtionsanlage. Hieke K
36	Entwicklung und Anwendung Pyrotechnischerzeugter Calcium und Magnesiumaerosole. Krone U, Kühn W and Georgi B
37	Emmissionswirkung von künstlichen Nebelmitteln im Feldversuchen auf verschiedene Laub- und Nadelbäume Haak H K and Dimpflmeier R
38	Some Properties and Uses of Nitroguanidine J. Savitt Annex is not in the bound Proceedings
39	Preliminary Investigation of Pyrodex Applications D. R. Dillehay Annex is not in the bound Proceedings
40	Untersuchungen Mit Koruskativstoffen M. Held Annex is not in the bound Proceedings
41	The manufacture of consolidated pyrotechnic pellets for propellant ignition system. Trapp A H and Bingham J F
42	Kontinuerliche Herstellung von Anzündmitteln. Müller D
43	A numerical technique for the solution of two non-linear simultaneous equations. Austing J L and Gidaspow D
44	Generateur de gaz bon marche pour retracteur de ceinture de securité Cord P P, Labourdique D, Fauconnier A and Rouby T
45	Préparation en phase liquide par enrobinage-synthese en emulsion de compositions pyrotechniques primaires. Duguet J R and Dasse G
46	Microdétonique. Blanc J P, Souletis E and Thivet R
47	Systematische Untersuchung der explosiven Eigenschaften von Mischungen aus oxidierenden und verbrennlichen Substanzen. Treumann H
48	Berufsgenossenschaftliche Vorschriften zur Unfallverhütung in Betrieben zum Herstellen pyrotechnischer Gegenstände. Heske F
49	Evaluation des risques presentés par les artifice. Procedures officielles d'agrément et de classement en France. Michot C
50	Sicherheitsrechtlinien und Gerichtssachverständigenerfahrungen hinsichtlich der industriellen Pyrotechnik in Ungarn. Mueller O
51	Automatic fire quenching system for pyrotechnical plants. Goffart P and Hendrickx G
52	Eine Annahme der Ursache bei den grossen Unfällen von Knallsätzen. Shimizu T
53	Die Deflagration von Schwarzpulver unter Eigenverdämmung. Pfeil N and Andre H
54	Impact sensitivity of ammonium perchlorate with polymers. Lin K, Lin Y T, Ho W D, Lin W M and Chiu H S
55	The thermal decomposition of some pyrotechnic compositions as studied by differential scanning calorimetry. Whelan D J, Maksacheff M and de Yong L V
56	Development and characterisation of a 1 watt / 1 ampere safe electroexplosive device (EED) using a vapour-deposited thin film bridge. Laib G R
57	Linear ignition - a new concept. Burkdoll F B
58	Characterisation of charcoals by a study of their interaction with oxidants. Charsley E L, Rumsey J A and Warrington S B
59	Momentaufnahme der Reaktionsprodukte energetischer Stoffe nach Laserblitz Aufheizung. Krause H H, Eisenreich N and Pfeil A
60	Statistical mechanics model applied to explosive mixtures (compute methods). Chavez L E G
61	A new approach to the theories of thermal explosions. Feng C-G
62	Paper Withdrawn: A New Coloured Smoke Grenade – Design and manufacture D. T. Matthews
63	Trinitroresorcin - Herstellung und Eigenschaften. Runge-Eschen F
64	Glühstrahler: Kompakte Energiequelle für IR-Strahlung. Reinemann U and Holzinger W
65	Paper Withdrawn: Some Developments in the Evaluation and Prediction of Electroexplosive Device Reliability R. H. Thompson
66	Testing and hazard classification of pyrotechnic compositions in Finland. M„ki A and Kariniemi A
67	A "Protocol" to examine the effectiveness of additives in sodium chlorate weedkiller preparations as "Explosion Suppressants" in order to prevent mischievous "Fireworks" manufacture by children. Thomson B J
68	The S.I. system of units. Austing J L
69	Umweltprüfung von Gasgeneratoren für Airbag und Gürtelstraffersysteme. Schmitt D and Ziegahn K-F
70	Anion-Vacancy Mechanism of Thermal Explosion Reaction of alpha-Pb(N3)2 Lao Yunliang, Huang Pengcheng Annex is not in the bound Proceedings
77	Characterisation of gunpowders by closed vessel testing. Wood D J
72	The heat sensitivity of mixtures of RDX and TNT. Hofmeester N, Leeuw M W and van der Steen A C
73	Improvements in particle size and moisture analysis methods of lead nitrate. McSpadden H J
74	Detonation electric effect of the Nonel tube. Xie Gaodi and Liu Jingsong
75	Chaîne de transmission a l' HNS. Blanc J P, Faburel J P and Thivet R
76	Correlation Between Luminous Characteristics and Formulations of Illuminating Composition Based on HTPB-Polyurethanes M.K.Hadhoud, M.A.Radwan, A. Abdelazim, S. Shawky, M. Abdel Razik Annex is not in the bound Proceedings
77	Paper Withdrawn: Why Control Fireworks? A. F. Charles
78	Mechanism of failure of two pyrotechnic components. Munger A C and Woods C M
79	IR-screening smoke. Hopfgarten F
80	The rheology of pyrotechnic mixtures. Baker F S, Privett G, Hall P and Griffiths T T
81	The application of accelerating rate calorimetry to pyrotechnic compositions. Ottaway M R
82	Zusammensetzung, Struktur und Brenngeschwindigkeit von Zirkonium-Nickellegierungen. Baumgart H

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