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Volume 1, Issue 2
May 2006
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- Author(s): R. Dettmer
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, page: 2 –2
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060207
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Thank you Mr. Einstein. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, page: 4 –4
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060208
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Comments from Engineering & Technology readers. (2 pages) - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 8 –9
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060209
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- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, page: 10 –10
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060210
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NY investigates crisis comms; Brunel's bridge brightens Bristol skyline; Disposing of dead ringers; IET President welcomes first new member; Historic homecoming for Mordey's wattmeter; Cybercrime action demanded; Brain interface breakthrough; Stopping gun crime before it happens; Power industry braced for more blackouts. (7 pages) - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 22 –23
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060211
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Disk drive leader invests in Singapore; Motorola moves into China high-tech hub; Hynix to make memory chips in China; Samsung and Sony sign display deal. - Author(s): C. Edwards
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 24 –25
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060201
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This paper describes several projects of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) that aim to produce mobile crime laboratories, among others, in an effort to speed up criminal investigations in the UK. Working closely with the Forensic Science Service (FSS), EPSRC hopes to shift the use of forensics from simply providing evidence for a prosecution towards actively helping during an investigation. One step was to introduce the Forensic Response Vehicle, a van fitted out with analysis equipment that can be driven to a crime scene. Equipment in the van can be used to take fingerprints, analyze DNA samples and download data from mobile phones. With this, scientists can turn around DNA samples much quicker than traditional procedures. A novel profiling technique is also under development at the University of Hull. Using a miniature chemical analyzer based on microfluidics, DNA fingerprint can, in principle, be generated in minutes. - Author(s): L. Wiegler
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 26 –27
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060202
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This paper reviews the current policy of the US government on computer waste recovery and disposal. Records show that about 80% of unwanted computers are shipped overseas and the remaining 20% are not necessarily recycled responsibly. While there are pending federal initiatives, their success is seriously questioned mainly because environmental responsibility does not appear to be that high on the US agenda. In contrast, Europe has two related pieces of legislation, i.e., the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives, that are already in place to eliminate the hazardous substances from the manufacturing process itself. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 28 –30
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060212
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What has prompted the forthcoming review of the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Charter and Bye-laws? - Author(s): C. Edwards
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 32 –36
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060203
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The UK's emergency services have dropped their old analogue walkie-talkies in favor of the Tetra-based digital radios as blue light services begin to piggyback on high-speed commercial networks and standards. Airwave's Tetra is expected to become the principal network that emergency workers use to stay in voice contact. Tetra supports data transmissions, and while Tetra may become the dominant data transmission standard, other wireless-based data transmission standards are likely to continue in use. With a 20-year lifespan, Tetra will have to coexist with a rapidly changing set of commercial bearers that could ultimately supplant it. The emergency services are gradually moving from a world where they have needed dedicated communications standards to one where additional software and hardware may be enough to do most of the work. Networks such as Mobitex and Tetra may be the fall-backs when more complex services fail. - Author(s): J. Walko
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 38 –41
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060204
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The lines between fixed and mobile voice and data communications have started to blur. Six years after the emergence of the 802.11b/a standard for Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), it has taken for granted that consumers will buy into the convenience of lower costs that will come from having one handset for their mobile and fixed-line calls. Nine months of effort by 14 equipment suppliers and carriers have resulted in the Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) Technology, which requires no modification to existing infrastructure and is agnostic with respect to the technology of the access network. Even while the business prospects for UMA remain unclear, several organizations have unveiled UMA-enabled handsets that will have a myriad of features. - Author(s): C. Evans-Pughe
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 42 –45
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060205
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Major car firms are now looking at neural networks to solve the demanding engine control and diagnostic requirements created by tightening emissions regulations and the need for fuel economy. Ford, for one, has introduced the Econoline van which uses a neural net to detect misfire in its V10 engine. Chrysler, meanwhile, is working on developing a neural method for controlling variable valve timing in next generation fuel efficient engines, and General Motors recently gave a paper with the UK neural network chip firm Axeon on a sensor-replacement application. - Author(s): S. Davies
- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 46 –48
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060206
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This paper looks at the technology trends in the industrial automation landscape over the next few years as seen by Sujeet Chand, chief technology officer for Rockwell Automation. Chand predicts that communications, specifically wireless sensors, actuators and networks, as well as radiofrequency identification (RFID) systems to make a significant impact in industrial automation. Chand also expects the traditional three-tier IT structure of enterprise, manufacturing and control to further merge to two tiers mainly due to supply chain integration along with the two-way flow of design information. - Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, p. 50 –51
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060213
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- Source: Engineering & Technology, Volume 1, Issue 2, page: 64 –64
- DOI: 10.1049/et:20060214
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