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Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Advanced Technology Centre, Gt. Baddow
Synopsis:
Global Marine Systems Ltd has a wide range of ships and equipment for the installation and maintenance of undersea telecommunication and power cables. In particular the need to bury the cables into the sea bed has seen the development of a range of tools for this purpose. Specialised ploughs for installation work and high powered remote operated vehicles (ROVs) for installation tasks and repair will be discussed illustrated with fascinating film of their deployment and operation.
Multichannel Audio and Diffuse Loudspeakers in the Home Theatre
Speaker:
By Professor Malcolm Hawksford, University of Essex
Venue:
University of Essex
Synopsis:
High-quality audio systems now embrace multi-channel sound as a means of creating a more exciting and accurate soundscape. The audio industry has spawned a plethora of technology to support this revolution. A multitude of coding and decoding formats are used ranging from esoteric DVD-audio and SACD through to Dolby digital and DTS, which have crossed over from the cinema environment to domestic home theatres and are supported on DVD-video.
This lecture will discuss aspects of this broad field of engineering. It will also introduce recent developments in distributed-mode loudspeaker (DML) technology that are impacting on the way multi-channel systems can be integrated into the home environment. A demonstration will be staged to support this approach and to show the potential of using diffuse sources for multi-channel audio reproduction in difficult acoustic surroundings. The cost and construction of this array of loudspeakers should prove memorable...
By Brian Goodwin, Highways and Transportation Services Manager, Essex County Council
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre, Gt Baddow
Synopsis:
Effective transport systems are key to our everyday lives. This presentation will explain the concept of intelligent transport systems, and the work done to date on their introduction in Essex. It will outline the driving forces for the systems that have been implemented, how they work and further planned development. The speaker will also present his vision for future transport technology, and provide an insight into current research in this field.
Seminar for Consultants with speakers addressing the subjects of VAT and Professional Indemnity Insurance for the self employed. See IEE web site for the Consultants PN for more detail.
There's a little Engineer in everyone! Dispelling engineering
Speaker:
By Dr. Jon Holt, Brass Bullet Ltd
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE Systems, Advanced Technology Centre, Gt Baddow
Synopsis:
Part of the prestigious Sylvanius P Thompson IEE National Lecture Tour. For more information contact Amanda Virassamy-Poullé on 01279-407693 or by email to mailto:avirassa@iee.org
2002-2003 SPT Lecture Tour
"There's a little Engineer in Everyone": Jon Holt, Brass Bullet Ltd
This is just to let you know that the Web page for Jon Holt's Lecture tour is now live and can be found at:
http://local.iee.org/Younger/SPT/littleengspt.shtml
Rose Langford, UK On Line for Business Team Leader
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Advanced Technology Centre, Gt. Baddow
Synopsis:
Rose Langford will discuss the progress of e-commerce initiatives within Essex and the wider picture. She will also develop the way in which Business Link for Essex can assist businesses to get the most out of the new technology and the help available. From a technical and commercial viewpoint, e-commerce is an essential tool to modern business: Can you afford to miss this lecture?
The object is to make representatives or companies and other organisations, particularly of SME's, aware of the expertise and skills of staff in the departments of Electronic Systems Engineering and Computer Science, with a view to stimulating interest in more collaborative activities. In particular we are interested in extending the number of DTI funded Teaching Company Schemes which can be a very attractive method of improving a company's economic well being.
Hold it in your Hand and Play with It. (Design of games for Mobile Phones)
Speaker:
Dr. Richard Bartle, University of Essex
Venue:
Lecture Theatre Block (room to be announced) at the University of Essex
Synopsis:
There are several ways to use mobile phones for games. Each comes with its own constraints on the kind of games that can be written (and, important from a business point of view, on the means by which money can be generated). Single-player and multi-player games have additional strengths and weaknesses of their own, which are also important. The talk starts from the beginnings of handset-specific games and progresses to WAP (a failure), SMS (a success) and the new technologies of J2ME and BREW. The possibilities offered by MMS and global positioning data for games are also explored.
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Advanced Technology Centre, Gt. Baddow
Synopsis:
Increasing use of wind power is one of the ways that climate change can be effectively reduced and the commitment by many governments in tackling this issue is impressive. This talk will discuss the issues and the technology associated with producing energy in commercial quantities from wind power.
Anglia Polytechnic University, Rivermead Campus, Chelmsford
Synopsis:
Not a member and want to join? Already a member and need advice? Confused by the SARTOR requirements? An opportunity to find out the membership requirements from the Essex Membership Advisor David Newman. For more information contact Amanda Virassamy-Poullé on 01279-407693 or by email to avirassa@iee.org
Half Day Seminar for Consultants: Setting Up your Own Business
Venue:
Venue to be advised
Synopsis:
IEE Essex is planning a seminar for people who want to set up as a self employed consultant or contractor as well as for people who have set up and want further advice.
The seminar is planned for Saturday morning 18th January 2003 from 10.00 to 13.00 at the APU Riverside Campus in Chelmsford. We will have experienced people from the Consultants PN on hand who have run similar events before. They will act as facilitators to help people help themselves as well as offering their own advice.
Clearly we need a sensible quorum to allow this to work. Can you please register your interest in this event by e-mailing Roger Smith at rogerlsmith@iee.org by 8th December so that we can plan ahead. If no more than 10 people register we will not be able run the event. We had planned to make a small fee for this event, but as we have been allowed the accommodation by courtesy of the APU we will waive that charge.
The professional competence of people working on safety related systems is important to all of us, especially as electrical engineers. Ray Ward will discuss the IEE guidelines on this subject, the background to them, current work and the way forward. Can you afford to miss this important review?
"Range Rover Development: the Evolution of a Legend"
Speaker:
Peter Crowley-Palmer (Rover Principal Designer)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS Advanced Technology Centre, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex
Synopsis:
This is an informal talk supported by rarely seen images of the design process used to develop the all new Range Rover. You will be able to see the designer's work unfold, building on the strengths of Land Rover's history and using iconic cues. The design moves from simple 2D sketches to full size models of production intent vehicles. The presentation will follow the process from conception to the press launch of the final product. For the more enthusiastic of the audience it may be possible to spend a little extra time viewing video footage of the Off Road Test and Development of vehicles at the Gaydon Test Facility.
Since the advent of Channel 4's 'Time Team' programme, a wider public is now aware of the existence of non-invasive techniques to investigate archaeological sites. These include resistivity, magnetometry and ground penetrating radar. The first part of the talk covers the techniques and includes a demonstration of magnetometry.
The second part discusses the visual representation of the results. The talk will be illustrated with new results from the Colchester area and Norfolk.
Air Traffic Safety: Mode S and Secondary Surveillance Radar
Speaker:
David Spalding, Raytheon Systems Limited
Venue:
H5W, Raytheon Systems Limited, Harlow
Synopsis:
Substantial gains are needed in airspace capacity and air traffic management efficiency to meet the forecast air traffic demand over the next 20 years. This event will look at the future of one method of improving air traffic surveillance - Secondary Surveillance Radar using Mode S technologies. For more information contact Amanda Virassamy-Poullé on 01279-407693 or by email to avirassa@iee.org
Dr Graham Thomas, BBC Research and Development Department
Venue:
LTB 3 at the University of Essex
Synopsis:
A Virtual Studio allows computer-generated scenery to be used in a TV studio whilst maintaining the freedom to move cameras, adjust lighting, and even pull focus. This lecture will review some of the technological challenges that have been overcome to make Virtual Studios practical, and show examples of programmes that have been made using technology developed by the BBC. Recent developments in extracting 3D information from real scenes for applications such as merging real and virtual content will also be discussed.
European Eco-Electronic Directives- Threat or Opportunity?
Speaker:
Dr Ken Snowdon, Manager Eco-Design and High Density Interconnect.
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Advanced Technology Centre, Gt. Baddow
Synopsis:
It has been estimated that the European Union produces one piece of new legislation every week. In the next 2 years three new ecological directives (laws)- EEE (Eco-Design), WEEE (Waste) and RoHS(Substance bans) will affect broad swathes of the electrical/electronic industries in Europe. Come along and find out how these laws could affect your company, profession and way of life. - Can you afford to miss it?
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Advanced Technology Centre, Gt. Baddow
Synopsis:
Traditionally, videogame playing has been tethered to the television or the PC, but increasingly gaming is getting mobile. In particular people are playing games across mobile phone networks using SMS, WAP, GPRS etc. Entertainment services such as gaming will form a major part of the mobile markets of the future - come to this event to find out more! For more information contact James Burgess by email to jamesburgess@iee.org
This annual commemorative lecture was a cracker last year. Well attended with a good speaker and excellent debate. Watch out for further details in the IEE Essex Newsletters.
Followed by dinner in the Riverside Dining Room.
Contact Allyson Ford at Savoy Place for information and dinner tickets:-0207 344 5436
Networking Event:- Essex Electrical Engineers - Live 2003!
Speaker:
Speakers to be Arranged.
Venue:
Anglia Polytechnic University, Rivermead Campus
Synopsis:
This year we will feature presentations on sustainable energy generation and awards for R & D to small firms . This is your opportunity to sort out membership matters, catch up on the latest developments in some key areas and most of all network with people from your own field as well as the many different facets of engineering. Watch the newsletters and web site for further details.
Professor Laurie Cuthbert, Queen Mary, University of London
Venue:
Nortel Networks, London Road, Harlow
Synopsis:
With the current climate of despair in the telecoms industry it is worthwhile looking at whether 3G will be the saviour that the industry hopes. This lecture will consider why so much hope (and money) has been vested into 3G, what the salient differences with current technology are, and where the business opportunities might lay beyond the oft-quoted triple of games, gambling and pornography.
Your chance to visit a working London Underground Control Centre and see what goes into keeping London's commuters moving. This visit may additionally include a visit to the London Transport Museum or even a visit to a disused underground station. Watch out for our listserver reminders and IEE News inserts, where we'll give you more information on this and other upcoming events
This event will require pre-registration as places will be limited. For more information contact Amanda Virassamy-Poullé by email to avirassa@iee.org or Kate Garvey by email to kate_garvey@hotmail.com
This year's summer outing comprises of a 2 hours guided tour of the Radiocommunication Agency's Baldock Radio Monitoring Station followed by lunch and a 1½ hours guided tour of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Numbers are strictly limited to a maximum of 20 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. As usual transport will be by coach.
The functions of the Baldock Radio Monitoring Station are keeping the radio spectrum clean for authorised users, particularly safety of life and the emergency services, and future planning and frequency management. A major contribution is also made to the International Monitoring System of the ITU. The station operates 24 hours a day and facilities include the Terrestrial Monitoring Service (9kHz to 1 GHz), unattended mobile systems, mobile monitoring vehicle (9kHz to 18 GHz) and EMC mobile laboratories (9kHz to 110GHz).
The Cambridge University Botanical Garden covers 40 acres and includes the Rock Garden, Winter and Autumn Gardens, historic systematic beds, Scented Garden, Herbaceous Beds, the finest collection of trees in Eastern England and glasshouses with tropical rainforest and seasonal displays. Also there is a café open all day selling tea, coffee, sandwiches and snacks as well as a shop selling an excellent selection of gardening books, cards and Garden souvenirs.
Charge for the outing is £25 per person not including lunch.
The provisional timetable is as follows:- 08.20 Board coach in Meteor Way off Waterhouse Lane (next to Fire Station) 08.30 to 09.55 Coach to Baldock Radio Monitoring Station 10.00 to 12.00 Guided tour of Radio Monitoring Station 12.05 to 12.45 Coach to Cambridge University Botanic Garden 12.45 to 14.00 Lunch in the café at the Botanic Garden 14.00 to 15.30 Guided tour of the Botanic Garden 15.30 to 16.00 Individual touring of the Botanic Garden etc. 16.00 to 17.20 Board coach and return to Meteor Way, Chelmsford. Use Meteor Way car park (£2.20 per day).
ARM, Lola Cars, i2, Anglia Business Computers, Visual Planet, Syne Qua Non, iDOiNK, Minima, Microwave Photonics, LinkSuffolk, Snoasis and MI
Venue:
West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds
Synopsis:
'Collaborate2Innovate' is a new initiative to help technology companies in the region increase opportunities through networking. The project is funded by the European Union through East of England Development Agency, partner funding and through corporate sponsorship.
During the next year there will be a plethora of networking activities with the object of assisting businesses with a technology bias to meet, discuss, learn, and benefit from each others experience.
To launch the project a reception is to be held on Wednesday 24th September in Bury St Edmunds from 1600-2100hrs. To register simply visit http://www.collaborate2innovate.com/Launch.htm and get involved.
CPD NOTE The events listed here may contribute to your CPD. Under
the new CPD scheme arrangements, members will need to evaluate
the personal benefit of each lecture.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Anyone with special needs wishing to attend should contact the
Hon. Secretary well in advance to discuss arrangements.
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