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Basic Pyrotechnics: 

Decoy Flares, Obscurants & NIR-Flares

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COVID-19 Containment Measures: 2G-plus:  proof of vaccination  

Date: 21. - 23. June 2023

Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany, Hotel-Restaurant Burgschänke

Content:

This seminar is intended for those involved with the procurement, development, production and research of military pyrotechnics at governmental agencies, research institutes, and testing facilities.

The seminar starts with the Basic Chemistry & Physics of Pyrotechnic Compositions and their Design Principles. After an overview of on various different Pyrotechnic Composition types (Blackpowder, Heat Generation, Delays, Igniters, Gas Generators, Strobes, Crackling, Whistling, Illuminating & Decoy Flares, Smoke & Obscurant) the Seminar focusses on the design principles and mode of action of NIR-Flares,  Infrared Countermeasure Flares and Multispectral Obscurants. The respective lab and test tunnel equipment is discussed.  Selected stores and their performance are reviewed and explained. Hazards and Accidents in the Production and Logistics of Decoy Flares and Obscurants are highlighted. The seminar concludes with a session on New Developmental Trends in Pyrotechnics and Environmental & Occupational Health Effects of Pyrotechnics.

Lecturers:

• Dr. Ernst-Christian Koch, FRSC,  Lutradyn
• Sebastian Knapp, Physicist, Fraunhofer ICT

Seminar Language & Documentation:

English

Course Fee:

1350,- EUR (+ 19 % VAT)

includes:

-certificate

-printed Handout

-Coffee, Tea  & softdrinks in the seminar facility