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Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
The speaker will explain about the proposed South Essex Rapid Transit (SERT), a bus rapid transit system for the Thames Gateway area focused on the principal towns of Basildon, Grays and Southend. As well as a background to the scheme and its importance for South Essex, the speaker will draw on experiences of other transit systems both in the UK and abroad to demonstrate some of the aspirations for the SERT scheme.
Moore’s Law, Metcalfe’s Law and Murphy’s Law: Success and Failure with New Technology
Speaker:
Simon Maddison
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Hitting the magic point on the ‘hockey-stick’ curve is the dream of every hi-tech entrepreneur. But why does this happen, and what are the factors that result in explosive success? In this lecture, Simon Maddison draws on over 30 years of experience at the bleeding edge of the telecommunications industry to discuss Gordon Moore, Bob Metcalfe and Murphy’s laws. He extracts some specific insights and analyses what their impact has been on now-pervasive high-technology products and services, such as Facsimile, the Mobile Phone, the Internet and e-Bay. History is littered with successes and failures!
Brian Bowers (Writer and Consultant on Engineering History)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Ambrose Fleming (1849-1945) is remembered primarily for his invention in 1904 of the thermionic valve, the invention that made radio practical, but that was only one of the contributions Fleming made to electrical engineering and to modern life. The valve arose from Fleming’s work as scientific adviser to the Marconi Company. He was also closely involved with the early electric lighting industry, working with Edison and John Hopkinson at Holborn Viaduct, and from 1885 to 1926 he was professor of electrical engineering at University College London. This lecture will describes the life and work of Fleming and the contribution he made to the scientific field over almost 100 years
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
The construction of Heathrow Terminal 5 began in September 2002. It is on time for its opening in March 2008 and on budget at £4.3bn. Terminal 5 will accommodate an additional 30 million passengers annually on a 260ha site equivalent in size to London’s Hyde Park. Terminal 5 is not just about buildings. The rail and tunnel infrastructure includes 13.5km of bored tunnels, a six platform rail station serving extensions to Heathrow Express and London Underground Piccadilly Line Station in the basement of the main terminal. It is BAA’s vision that 50 per cent of all surface access journeys to Terminal 5 will be made on public transport. In this presentation Andy Watkinson, a senior engineer in the Rail and Tunnels team, will provide an insight into the Terminal 5 Project. The presentation will show you some of the amazing engineering challenges overcome in one of Europe’s largest projects. As part of the presentation he will introduce you to some of the specialist areas that he has led including the SIL2 developed Tunnel Ventilation Control System and the integration of the rail station systems into the existing Control Room at Heathrow Express.
Richard Clarkson (Trustee and Secretary, Vulcan Restoration Trust)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
With its huge delta wing, the Avro Vulcan is one of the most recognizable aircraft of the post-war era. Richard’s talk is illustrated with slides from the Trust’s extensive photo collection and covers the Vulcan’s design and development in the late 1940s, its role as spearhead of Britain’s Cold War nuclear deterrent bomber force in 1950s and 60s, through to its swansong in carrying out the longest bombing raids in history in the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
Alan Scott (Consultant to High Speed Rail Project) & Frank Taylor, Head of Eurostar Technical Services
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Many of us will have enjoyed the speed and smooth running of Eurostar, the high speed passenger train linking London with Paris and Brussels as well as intermediate destinations and other French cities. The Eurostar trains were developed in the UK and France specifically to operate the Eurostar service. Running at 300km/hour in three countries, the design of the trains had to overcome some unique technical challenges. The presenter will describe the key technical requirements and features of the Eurostar trains and how these challenges were met.
- Inside Story, Capsule Endoscopy, its Development and use in Clinical Practice – from Science Fiction to Reality- High Frequency Ultrasound Therapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer. - Mechanical Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms
Speaker:
Sri Kadirkamanathan, Ranjan Thilagarajah, Tom Browne (Consultant Surgeons)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Three short medical presentations showing how technology is benefiting the healthcare sector.
High Frequency Ultrasound Therapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer ******************** Prostate cancer is the commonest cancer in men in the UK, with over 30,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. The lifetime risk for being diagnosed with prostate cancer is 1 in 14.
There are many curative therapies and treatments available to treat this cancer and HIFU (high intensity frequency ultrasound) is now one option that has demonstrated good results with minimal impact on the patient's day-to-day activities.
This lecture gives an overview of the technology and aims to show how it has changed the treatment of this common disease in the urologist's practice.
Future of Simulation, a Holistic Engineering Approach
Speaker:
Prof. Hassan Shirvani (Anglia Ruskin University)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Since its introduction in the industrial engineering community in the 1970s, discrete-event simulation has become the most frequently used technology in the design and analysis of complex systems. Simulation tools are becoming progressively more sophisticated. This talk explores the future of Simulation-Based Engineering Science, particularly the challenges faced by software engineers as they cope with increasingly complex algorithms and the need to understand their application.
Marconi Social Club (MASC), Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 9RX
Synopsis:
This is a Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS) organised event
SDR (essentially Digital Direct Conversion) is part of an exciting future that promises to sweeps away large amounts of traditional analogue RF and IF circuitry, permits an amazing flexible variety of traditional and new radio modes, offers new possibilities for experimenters and cheap homemade equipment. Peter will be bringing some of the latest SDR units to show us.
The doors open at 7:15 pm and car parking is free. The meeting formally starts at 7:30 pm.
For a map see: http://tinyurl.com/dwsud
In a separate room adjoining the meeting hall is a reasonably priced Bar where refreshments can be purchased.
Iain Moffat was the 2006-2007 Anglian Coastal Network Chairman and has almost 20 years experience with networked computer systems including major security upgrade projects. In this talk he will describe the dangers that face home and small office computer systems in the 21st century and explain how to assess the risks and implement technical and procedural countermeasures. Iain will also demonstrate a range of free and online tools for audit, investigation, and repair.
Considering applying for Eng Tech, IEng or CEng? Come along to discuss your membership progress or, if you are not already a member, what the IET can do for you. You can bring your training records to check that you are on the right track and all the latest and most up-to-date IET Literature will be available for you to take away
Mary Spence (CEO Thames Gateway South Essex Partnership)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Thames Gateway South Essex is part of the Thames Gateway, the UK Government’s top priority for regeneration and growth. The speaker will set out the major aims and objectives for the regeneration of South Essex through innovation.
Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd, Chelmsford, Waterhouse Lane
Synopsis:
Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd is one of the two leading soft drinks businesses in Great Britain: they are the largest supplier of branded still soft drinks (such as J2O and Fruit Shoot) and the number two supplier of branded fizzy drinks. They are inviting IET Essex members to a technical visit at their Chelmsford factory.
This event is currently fully subscribed. To be placed on the reserve list or to be contacted about a future visit please register via the events page at http://www.theiet.org/essex/
The Development of Underwater Vehicles Through the Ages
Speaker:
Dr. R.L. Alwood (Cranfield University)
Venue:
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
The quest for food, riches in terms of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, salvage of sunken vessels and warfare have encouraged mankind to work under the surface of the sea for many centuries. It was soon discovered that this work could be facilitated by the use of an underwater vehicle of some type. This talk covers the development of all types of vehicle from the earliest diving bell of Alexander the Great in 332BC, the manned submersibles of the last century to today’s autonomous underwater vehicles finding a number of industrial applications.
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
A top down view will be presented of the ‘so called’ energy crisis. The speaker will look at both energy consumption patterns and likely sources of energy production. He will advocate a balanced approach between reducing consumption and bringing on-line a spectrum of resources.
Prestige event Sir Eric Eastwood Lecture. Harnessing Power from the Seas
Speaker:
Hugh-Peter Kelly, MD Trident Energy Ltd.
Venue:
Anglia Ruskin University Hoffman Way, Chelmsford. CM1 1SQ
Synopsis:
Trident Energy Ltd is a UK marine renewables company that has developed a patented, new and uncomplicated technology for converting the energy of sea waves to electricity. Supported by private equity and government grants, Trident Energy has taken the idea from initial concept right through to the building and testing of the first full scale sea trial system off the Harwich coast. The lecture will trace the history of the development, illustrated by films and photographs, and touch on the true opportunity for marine renewable energy and its potential contribution towards reducing global warming.
Please register HERE before 13 February 2008
Once you have registered if you wish to attend the dinner you must download the booking form and send it off with payment
OR if you don’t have internet access contact Michael Spoor (01268 776783). All are welcome – you don’t need to be a member of the IET. The lecture is free but registration is essential. The buffet is optional; if you want a ticket please complete the form available on the above website or from Michael Spoor
This is a free training course for IET members: an introduction to leading others and planning, implementing and monitoring the leadership process. By the end of the session, delegates will be able to identify the three approaches to leadership, prepare a leadership model and understand the factors which motivate.
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
Was there television in the nineteenth century? Did John Logie Baird really invent television? What role did other inventors play? Was the United Kingdom the first country to have television? What role did other nations play in the development of television? These are some of the questions that the speaker will endeavour to answer in his talk. Spanning the entire 20th Century from the mechanical age, through the analogue electronic age, to the digital age of the 21st century.
Telford Lecture Theatre, BAE SYSTEMS, Great Baddow, CM2 8HN
Synopsis:
For almost 40 years David Smith was a Fingerprint Expert at New Scotland Yard. This talk covers a brief history of Fingerprints in police work, explains some of the techniques used in recovery of marks from crime scenes, and covers some specific interesting cases.
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.
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