Newsletter

• Radio Astronomy in Canada: 60 years of monitoring at 10.7 cm, May 1, 2008
• Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), May 4 - 7, 2008
• 2008 IEEE International Workshop on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA), May 9 - 10, 2008
• EMC fundamentals and Computer modeling, May 15, 2008
• IEEE Ottawa 6th Annual Robotics Competition, May 25, 2008
• Electrical Power & Energy Conference 2008 (EPC 2008) "Energy Innovation", October 6 - 7, 2008
• 2008 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Prague, Czech Rep., October 13 - 16, 2008

Radio Astronomy in Canada: 60 years of monitoring at 10.7 cm

Organized by: Ottawa Chapter IEEE - AESS and IET-UK Ottawa Network
Speaker: Ken Tapping, Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, National Research Council, Penticton, BC
Date & Time: Thursday, May 1, 2008, Optional Pub Supper (nearby in building) 6:30 pm (please pre-register);
presentation 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Location: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive - Courtside A Room, East Block, Ottawa
Parking: Free parking in east lot
Admission: All welcome - no charge
Registration/Contact: pre-registration appreciated - boteler@ieee.org, details - David Boteler boteler@ieee.org
Details: http://members.allstream.net/~max-com/ottawa.AESS.html
Abstract: The story of how measurements with WWII radar parts became an international solar index used in everything from satellite drag models, radio propagation predictions, weather radar calibrations, space weather forecasting and climate change studies.

Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering

Organized by: IEEE Canada, and Toronto Section
Registration: click here
Date: May 4 - 7, 2008
Location: Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Details: http://www.ieee.ca/ccece08
Contacts: Conference Secretariat, CCECE 2008, IEEE Canada, PO Box 63005, University Postal Outlet, 102 Plaza Drive, Dundas, ON, L9H 4H0 , Ph/Fax: (905) 628 - 9554, Email: admin@ieee.ca

2008 IEEE International Workshop on MEdical MEasurements and Applications (MeMeA)

Organized by: IEEE Ottawa Instrumentation and Measurement Chapter
Speakers from Industry, Research Institutions, and Academia
Date: May 9 - 10, 2008
Location: SITE, University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Details: http://memea.ieee-ims.org/
Registration: To ensure a seat for this Workshop, please click here
Contacts: Voicu Groza and Chris Dyer

EMC fundamentals and Computer modeling

Organized by: IEEE Ottawa EMC Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Franz Schlagenhaufer, Senior Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia Western Australian Telecommunications Research Institute (WATRI) Perth, Western Australia
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: FIDUS SYSTEMS Inc., 900 Morrison Drive, Suite 203, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8K7
Parking: Free
Admission: Free
Registration/Contact: Dr. Syed Bokhari, Chairman, IEEE Ottawa EMC chapter, Syed.Bokhari@fidus.ca, Office :(613) 828-0063 Ext. 377, Cell: (613) 277-9311
Abstract: Grounding, shielding, filtering and cabling/wiring are important design criteria to achieve EMC on the equipment level. In order to avoid costly overkill solutions and to tailor individual measures in the case of contradicting requirements, they must not be understood as cookbook style recipes but their application must be based on sound theoretical principles. This talk refreshes electromagnetic theory in a nutshell, but avoids the
mathematical burden. The nature of electric and magnetic dipoles, estimation of current flow in ground planes, EMC characteristics of transmission lines are some of the topics that covered in this presentation.

IEEE Ottawa 6th Annual Robotics Competition

Organized by: IEEE Ottawa Section - Robotics Competition Committee
Date & Time: Sunday, May 25, 2008 10:00-17:00
Location: SITE Building, University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Admission: All welcome - no charge
Details: http://orc.ottawa.ieee.ca/
Contacts: Rob Woolley and Rami Abielmona
Abstract: The Ottawa Robot Competition aims at bringing engineering awareness to students in grades 7 and 8 by presenting a fun and instructive approach to problem solving. Using Robolab LEGO MINDSTORMS/NXT kits, the students have around 8-10 weeks to design and build an autonomous robot. In teams of four to seven, they learn engineering concepts with the help of a mentor and come together to produce a working prototype.

Electrical Power & Energy Conference 2008 (EPC 2008) "Energy Innovation"

Organized by: IEEE Canada, Vancouver Section and BC Hydro
Technical Sponsor: IEEE Ottawa Section
Call for paper: click here
Date: October 6 - 7, 2008
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Details: http://www.ieee.ca/epc08
Contacts: Ebrahim Vaahedi and Moe Kia

2008 IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Prague, Czech Rep.

Organized by: IEEE Czechoslovakia Section & IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
Technical Sponsor: IEEE Ottawa Section
Date: October 13 - 16, 2008
Location: Diplomat Hotel Prague, Czech Republic
Details: http://www.ieee.org/iccst08
Contacts: Miloš Klíma and Gordon Thomas

New IEEE Senior Members in the Ottawa Section

The Following members were upgraded to Senior Member status in March 2008.

* Hemati, Saied -- Society Unknown (Subscriber of Electronics Magazine)
* Wu, Jing -- Communications Society

Congratulations for elevation to IEEE Senior member grade!

IEEE Senior Member Program Page: http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/senior-members/index.html

Life Members Affinity Group meeting Update future plans

The Ottawa Section Life Members Affinity Group held it's second meeting of the year on April 24th at the Good Companions. Twelve Life members and one guests attended; Raye Thomas (LS) presented an informative talk about the state of solar energy and photovoltaics.

The Group is looking forward to an active program of meetings in the Fall - all Life Members are invited to attend. Contact Dave Coll at dccoll@ieee.org, David C. Coll, Ph.D., FCAE, FIEEE, P.Eng. Chair, Ottawa Section Life Members Affinity Group for information, or with ideas about speakers, site visits, or other activities.

Strategic Usability Engineering Workshop

Details: contact Andrew Patrick at andrew@capchi.org, more information available at - http://www.capchi.org/workshop.html

"The History of Flight and the Future of Aviation"

Organized by: The Ottawa Flying Club, Annual Wings Dinner and 80th Anniversary celebration
Speaker: Burt Rutan, Aerospace Engineer and Winner of the Ansari $10 Million X-Prize
Date & Time: Wednesday May 14, 2008, Cocktail (18:00), Dinner (19:00)
Location: Cleo Banquet Hall, 156 Cleopatra Drive (near Merivale & Hunt Club), Ottawa, ON
Parking: FREE
Admission: $80/ticket or $1,000/ table sponsorship
Registration: 613-523-2142 or Dispatch@ofc.ca with the subject line "Burt Rutan Tickets"
Contact: Marc Desjardins, Vice-President (613) 580-2424 x 28821
Abstract: The Ottawa Flying Club is proud to welcome Burt Rutan as their Keynote speaker during their Annual Wings Dinner banquet, celebrating the graduation of newly licensed Private and Commercial Pilots. Mr. Rutan has been quoted as being "The man responsible for more innovations in modern aviation than any living engineer." Burt Rutan has set an important example for scientists, engineers and inventors in all disciplines to be bold in their scientific and technological innovation efforts. Throughout his distinguished career, he has demonstrated the extraordinary difference that a creative spirit, driven by curiosity, can make to the advancement of humankind.
Details: http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/view/id/5

Short Course on Antenna Design, Testing & Wireless Propagation

Organized by: Electromagnetic Measurement Consultants
Speaker: Gilles Delisle, Daniel Janse van Rensburg & Derek McNamara
Date & Time: 2 - 5 June 2008, 08:30 - 16:30 Each Day
Location: Campus of the University of Ottawa . Details of venue will be sent upon registration.
Parking: Details will be sent upon registration
Admission: Please consult http://www.nearfield.com/ShortCourses.htm
Registration: Please consult http://www.nearfield.com/ShortCourses.htm
Contact: Derek McNamara, School of Information Technology & Engineering (SITE), University of Ottawa. Tel : +1 (613) 562-5800 Ext. 6221, E-Mail : mcnamara@site.uottawa.ca
Abstract: This short course will provide an introduction to antenna concepts,design and testing., as well as associated wireless propagation modeling. It is intended for engineers and technicians who want to obtain a better understanding of antennas, and the physical concepts that describe their operation and characteristics.
The course will consist of lecture presentations on general concepts applicable to all antenna types, as well as discussions on specific antennas in order to appreciate the application of such concepts.
Details: http://www.nearfield.com/ShortCourses.htm