Symposium Topics

• Hypervelocity Phenomenology Studies
• High-Velocity Launchers and Diagnostics
• Spacecraft Meteoroid/Debris Shielding and Failure Analyses
• Material Response (including EOS)
• Fracture and Fragmentation
• High-Velocity Penetration Mechanics and Target Response
• Armor/Anti-Armor and Ballistic Technology
• Analytical and Numerical Methodologies
• Theoretical/applied mechanics relevant to hypervelocity impact

Special Session

• Asteroid Impact and Planetary Defense Technology

Abstracts are especially sought in the topical area of Asteroid Impact and Planetary Defense Technology. A special session is being planned to include a full afternoon of papers devoted to this topic, including a plenary speaker as well as a panel discussion related to nuclear deflection/disruption options. For this special session only, abstracts will be due May 23, 2014.