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  • Society Insights: February 2017 - Space Cameras, Giant Telescopes And Intelligent Farming

    This month it's all about space cameras, giant telescopes and intelligent farming. How did technology used for astronomy help to develop smartphone cameras? What does smart farming mean? And how does mapping technology help firefighters? Read this blogpost to find out! Size does matter: the world's largest optical telescopes New Zealand South Island Local Network   Today’s largest ground-based telescopes, such as the W.M. Keck, Subaru, and Gemini Observatories in Hawaii and the Very Large Telescope in Chile, have primary mirror diameters in the range of 8-10m. However, currently under construction are three ‘Extremely Large Telescopes’: the European Extremely Large Telescope (EELT), Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) and Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), which will have diameters of 25-40m.   A telescope…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member in Space

  • Control Journals, papers and EBooks

    It's February already and with the recent  introduction of some new publications, I thought it would be timely to update you all! Did you know that you can Access world-class Control, Robotics & Sensors research, online and in print? If you are an IET member you get 10 knowledge packs which you can use to access IET content, find out more here You can see a list of publications in our files section but there is one particular relevant publication I'd like to highlight: IET Control Theory & Applications , whose Editor-in-Chief is Professor James Lam, University of Hong Kong. This publication is devoted to control systems in the broadest sense, covering new theoretical results and the applications of new and established control methods. Among the topics of interest are system modelling, identification…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton

  • 10 YEARS, Bahrain Local Network Has Organized A Total Of Eleven Local Forums, Symposiums, Colloquiums, And An International Conference

    Bahrain Local Network:  Over the last 10 years,   Bahrain Local Network has organized a total of Eleven local forums, symposiums, colloquiums, and an international conference during 2008.  The forums were related to Engineering, Technology, Telecommunication, Robotics, Renewable Energies, Automation, Control,  Image and Video Processing,  and Energy Systems.   The forums details are found over IET BAHRAIN LN DRIVE within this sharable link ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwLMCYjsc4GQRjhvaWNkV1oyTlk?usp=sharing ), (aslo see belwo for the seperate links)  and  are as listed below:  International Conference on Intelligent Systems,  ICIS 2008. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwLMCYjsc4GQcWZlMG5lRzlabk0/view?usp=sharing  Wireless Communications Forum, 2009. https://drive.google.com/file…

    Prof. Ebrahim Mattar
    Prof. Ebrahim Mattar

  • IET Publishing Transport

    Okay, so it may not all be Railway related, but have a look at the IET Publishing Transport leaflet showcasing world class research availble online and in print.  From books (lots of new ones for 2017, so keep an eye out),  journals, electronic letters, Journal of Engineering, iet.tv, Digital Library and some information for authors there will be something for you.

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • IET Publishing Radar, Sonar and Navigation

    Have a look at the IET Publishing Radar leaflet showcasing the world class research availble online and in print.  From books (lots of new ones for 2017, so keep an eye out), conferences, journals, electronic letters, Journal of Engineering, Digital Library and some information for authors there will be something for you.

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Competition to Uncover Space Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

    Young people have the chance to win £10,000 in a competition to come up with ideas on how to use satellite data to improve life on Earth. The SatelLife Challenge, run by the UK Space Agency, is looking for inspirational ideas from those aged 11 to 22, linking satellite and space data and its application to everyday life. Examples could include using satellite data to tackle loneliness amongst elderly people, looking at changes to green spaces in your town and identifying exercise routes based on traffic flows.   The competition, which aims to support the development of science, data handling and technological skills, is split into three age groups, offering five prizes of £5,000 for each age category with an overall winner receiving £10,000. The judging panel will be made up of experts including…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Automated Inspection Technology Systems in Glass Plants

    We have an event on the Wednesday 22nd February on the topic of Automated Inspection Technology Systems in Glass Plants.  Please see attached poster.

    Rob McDonald
    Rob McDonald

  • Sorry I Can’t Hear You, I’m On The Train…

    It’s a problem we’ve all come across – losing signal when we’re travelling by train or car; in fact it was a problem I faced on my way up to Birmingham last week. Luckily the event I was going to was focussed on solving this very issue – Antennas, Propagation & RF Technology for Transport and Autonomous Platforms. Around 50 delegates met at the IET’s Midlands venue, Austin in Birmingham to hear from a variety of speakers on the topic, including 4 keynotes: -Our first speaker was Dr Anil Shulka from QinetiQ, UK. He highlighted the importance of the networks, pointing out that trains were now a workspace for people, so connectivity is of the upmost importance -Our second keynote presentation was a double act from Dr Marta Martínez Vázquez and Dr Daniel Martini from IMST GmbH. They tag-teamed…

    Former Staff Member
    Former Staff Member

  • Young Rail Professional Awards 2017

    Young Rail Professional Awards 2017 It is that time of year and the Young Rail Professional, YRP, is looking to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated commitment to the railway industry, be it via their outstanding ability, inspiring others or simply doing something extraordinary through the Young Rail Professional Awards, This year to recognise more talented professionals, the awards are being expanded and will now be presented in three categories: •    Young Rail Professional of the Year - presented to a young professional who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the rail industry during the last 12 months. •    Young Rail Professional's Apprentice of the Year - presented in recognition of the talent and outstanding commitment of a rail industry apprentice. •    Young Rail…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • IET Vision & Imaging Journals

    The Vision & Imaging Network has excellent links with the IET's three related publications: IET Biometrics, IET Image Processing and IET Computer Vision which run a series of Special Issues throughout the year. For more information on past and upcoming Special Issue topics, published papers and how to submit a paper, please click on the links below. IET Biometrics   IET Image Processing IET Computer Vision

    Former Staff Member
    Former Staff Member

  • Meet The Committee - Bill Ellis, Tayside District

    William G Ellis, Representative for Tayside BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering – Robert Gordon’s Institute of Technology, Aberdeen, 1969 - 1973   Now semi-retired but runs his own part-time utilities consultancy business and is also a STEM Ambassador.   Previously: Worked with Ferranti in Edinburgh designing test equipment for radar systems. Thereafter, enjoyed a 24 year career with Scottish Hydro Electric (now SSE) based initially at Cruachan Power Station in Argyll and latterly based at several locations in Perth. During this time, areas of responsibility were electronic control systems, telecommunications systems and HV generators, transmission and distribution systems.   Member of the Scotland North Committee of the Institution of Engineering and Technology since 1989 to present. Has organised…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Confused About CPD Or IPD?

    The window to submit your 2016 CPD returns opened on 3rd January 2017 . Since we opened the window for CPD returns, there have been a few people asking questions about the differences between IPD and CPD and what can be counted as CPD.  The answer is really that any development you are doing, be that working toward professional registration (generally considered Initial Professional Development or IPD) or wider career development (generally considered to be Continuing Professional Development or CPD), any completed activities can be recorded on Career Manager as CPD Activities, and any future plans you have can be recorded as either mapped UK-SPEC or CPD Objectives with planned actions against them. As a Professional Development Community Member, we hope that you've already discovered the benefits…

    Kathryn Bain
    Kathryn Bain

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET Victoria Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET WA Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET Tasmania Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET South Australia & Northern Territory Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET Queensland Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET NSW Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Are you interested to volunteer at the IET Brunei Network?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • We Are Recruiting Volunteers For Our Networks, Are You Interested?

    If you are passionate about raising awareness of science, engineering, and technology and want to be more engaged, then this could be the perfect opportunity!  Visit our website to find out more about: a list of volunteering positions, what a LN is; what we’re looking for in a volunteer; how you could benefit, and how to apply.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • From Baird To The Digital Age

    On the 27th of January the IEEE held a whole day event "From Baird to the Digital Age" at the Royal Institution.  The previous day, the 26th, they had unveiled a plaque outside 22 Frith Street to commemorate John Logie Baird's first public demonstration of his television system there on the 26th of January 1926.  The session on the 27th comprised a number of talks, preceded by introductions by Ali Hessami the Chair of the UK and Ireland Section and Karen Bartleson the current President of the IEEE.  The talks started with Donald McLean discussing Baird's achievements, followed by Iain Logie Baird (JLB's grandson) who talked about Baird the person, and the morning session was completed by a short video showing the plaque unveiling the previous day.  In the afternoon there were four talks.  The…

    Graham Turner
    Graham Turner

  • Your community needs your help!

    The volunteers in Barcelona are looking for ideas and suggestions for activities to organise in the future. For a flavour of the sorts of events that have been organised in the past, please do take a look at our blog section   We'd very much appreciate your help by completing a short survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes.  This will help us with our forward plans, and we look forward to seeing the results! Link to the survey If you have any questions at all, please email me direct Joanne Longton Community Manager

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton

  • What Is Happening In The Districts - Aberdeen

    After the first Scotland North meeting of 2017, I thought I would give you an insight into what happens behind the activities that you see advertised – and there is a lot. For those that don’t know the layout of the Scotland North Committee, the area is split into districts that each have a representative on the Scotland North Committee.  The Committee pulls together the event plans for the year and submits the budget.  The Scotland North Committee organises events in Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Perth, Thurso, Orkney, Shetland, Stornoway.  These events cover a range of engineering, management and general interest. So, what has been happening in the districts over the past few months, what happens behind the scenes?  This week I have focused on the Aberdeen district. Bit of background for those…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Challenges of Ageing Aircraft and how to address them

    A short while ago I attended a seminar organised by the Aerospace Network on the issues of  ‘Addressing Ageing Aircraft Sustainment’ . There were a good number of delegates at the event, who had the opportunity to hear from several different speakers on the various challenges around this topic and how they were addressing them.   The keynote speaker was Air Marshal Julian Young CB OBE, who during his presentation covered the RAF’s awareness of airworthiness and the challenges presented by Ageing Aircraft.  He highlighted the RAF’s fleet composition and some of their examples of Ageing Aircraft such as the Tornado from 1980-2019, Puma 1973-2025 and the Boeing 707 which was originally supposed to last from 1964-2014, but has now been extended to 2042 in its Rivet Joint guise.  Julian also discussed…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

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