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Wednesday 26 June 2002 - Tour (Optional) 12.45 to 16.30 Tour of BAE SYSTEMS, Warton Aerodrome Radiofrequency Test Facilities The Electromagnetic Engineering and Test Discipline provides recognised knowledge and skill capabilities in all aspects of the Electromagnetic behaviour of BAE SYSTEMS products. This includes design, computation, test and certification in the areas of Low Observability, Electronic Warfare, Installed Antenna Performance and Electromagnetic Hazard Protection. The following is a brief summary of the areas that will be included in the tour: Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) - a demonstration of specialist software tools, running on supercomputers, that provide a complete analysis service on the effects of electromagnetic energy on any subject item. Radio frequency Environment Generator (REG) - The 'REG' allows whole-aircraft EMC susceptibility testing at electric fields strengths in excess of 100V/m, over the frequency range 5-1000MHz. This facility has built-in engine running capabilities allowing the aircraft to be tested as a fully functional integrated system. Electronic Warfare Test Facility (EWTF) - The EWTF allows testing of the installed aircraft Electronic Warfare Systems, although secondary roles include laser, lightning, antenna and other EM hazards tests. The facility comprises a large anechoic test chamber lined with pyramids of radar absorbent material to simulate an 'open air' environment and is equipped with an overhead crane allowing the aircraft to be configured as though it was 'in-flight' e.g. with undercarriage up. Infra-Red Measurement Facilities - In order to accurately measure the Infrared signature of fast moving aircraft, an army `RAPIER' tracking system has been modified to allow the collection of high quality data, using a combination of state of the art thermal imaging cameras plus the `RAPIER' guidance system. Radar Cross Section (RCS) Facilities - An aircraft's RCS is an important consideration in aircraft design and survivability. To obtain the 'stealth' characteristics measurements are conducted on an outdoor range capable of whole aircraft testing and on-line processing of accumulated data. Lightning Strike Generator - The Lightning Strike Generator allows the aircraft airframe and systems to be tested against the effects of lightning. The generator is capable of producing a 200kA Full Threat Pulse. Please note that numbers on the tour are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Bookings must be made by 24th May. Wednesday 26 June 2002 - Evening Trip (Optional) Following the tour on Wednesday there will be an evening recreational trip into Blackpool. A coach will depart from Ribby Hall Holiday Village at 1800 and return from the promenade area at 2230. Please indicate on the booking form if you intend to make the trip. Thursday 27 June 2002 - Scientific Meeting 09.30 Registration & Coffee 10.00 Chairman's Welcome & Introduction Ian MacDiarmid, BAE SYSTEMS 10.10 Radio Wave Sources and Exposures Tim Cooper, NRPB 10.40 EMF Exposure Guidelines - Development & Use Alastair McKinlay, NRPB 11.10 The Use of RF in Aerospace and the Safety Issues Chris Lane, BAE SYSTEMS 11.40 Radiofrequency Safety for Transmitter Operators Martin Try, BT 12.10 Discussion Session 12.25 Lunch 13.45 Chairman's Introduction Arwell Barrett, HSE 13.55 Possible Biological Effects Zenon Sienkiewicz, NRPB 14.25 The LINK Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research Programme Lawrie Challis, University of Nottingham 14.55 Mobiles, Base Stations and Dealing with Public Concerns Nicole Hughes, Federation of the Electronics Industry 15.20 The Perception and Communication of Radio Wave Risks Simon Gerrard, University of East Anglia 15.45 Discussion Session 16.00 Tea & Close Organiser: Adam Lowe

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