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Past Events

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The ICARUS Wingsuit Project - Joint RAeS / IMechE / IET Lecture

QinetiQ (Boscombe Down) | 11 December 2018 17:00 to 19:30
Event type:Technical lecture

An inspiration insight into the high risk world of wingsuit BASE jumping. Discussing the mechanics & aerodynamics of human flight, as well as the human psychology & risks. Pioneering use of a 3D computational fluid dynamics & experimental testing to develop insights into wingsuit aerodynamics, enabling development of adaptations to extend the human flight envelope & improve safety. Dr. Grubisic will also discuss the wingsuit world records that the team will attempt in the coming year.

在dustry sector: Aerospace Industries.

Jet Suit by Richard Browning (Arnold Barks Christmas Lecture)

Salisbury Arts Centre | 05 December 2018 18:30 to 21:30
Event type:Talk or debate

A chance to hear from Gravity Founder, Richard Browning on the creation of the Jet Suit Launched in March 2017, the dream was to reimagine human flight with an elegant partnership between mind, body and machine, exploiting leading edge technology. This vision lead to the creation of the Gravity Industries Jet Suit. Gravity has to date been experienced by over a billion people globally. In the first 12 months Gravity executed 46 flight events across 16 countries including 4 TED talks

在dustry sector: Research & development.

IET: Practicalities of Implementing Autonomous Driving Cars

South Wiltshire UTC | 13 November 2018 18:00 to 20:00
Event type:Technical lecture

The Practicalities of Implementing Autonomous Driving Cars With the push towards autonomous driving cars this lecture explores some of the practicalities of implementing these vehicles. The lecture will explore - The reasons for autonomous driving - The 5 levels of autonomous driving - The different types of sensors - Configuration of sensors - Safety and fail operation - Processing performance - Predicted time scales and rollout of autonomous driving.

在dustry sector: Automobile.

Former IMechE President Geoff Baker 'The Entrepreneur in Engineering’ & Utilising LinkedIn

South Wiltshire UTC | 02 October 2018 18:00 to 21:00
Event type:Technical lecture

2 Lectures! Past IMechE President Geoff Baker talks on 'The Entrepreneur in Engineering’ Geoff's will discuss the journey to start and grow an engineering business. Not about the things you can find in any text book or business school; but attempt to convey some of the most critical and important things from the experience. Presentation from Andy Gwynn on 'How to Get More Business Through Your Use of LinkedIn more effectively.' South Wilts UTC

在dustry sector: Management.

Primary Engineer: Calling all Engineers! - Training Day 26th Sept 2018

QinetiQ (Boscombe Down) | 26 September 2018 09:00 to 15:30
Event type:Professional development event

Primary Engineer are delighted to invite you to attend a local training day taking place on Qinetiq on 26th September 2018 Primary Engineer provide STEM CPD training to teachers which links practical maths and science to design technology and engineering projects. Linking Engineers with local primary schools - to not only inspire and educate young people, but also to create future generations of engineers.

在dustry sector: Management.




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