[IEE EC3 News] IET Lecture Reminder - Controlling the Fun, 28 February 2008

[Bill Pechey]

Dear Colleague,

You are being sent this reminder message because either you gave your
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I have appended the details of our next lecture and hope to see you there.

Details of our other lectures may be found at:

http://www2.theiet.org/OnComms/Branches/UK/England/SEastE/EC3/lectures/

I have attached a PDF file containing a poster about the lecture which
you may find useful.

Best wishes,

Bill Pechey
IET Thames Valley Specialised Section

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Thames Valley Specialised Section - Electronics, Control, Computing &
Communications

Controlling the Fun –  Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides

Rich Foster and Richard Barnes

Thursday 28  February 2008 at 19:30 Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus, The
University of Reading

Light refreshments available from 19:00 to 19:30

Ever wondered about the control system technology that goes into
making the fastest, highest and downright scariest rides on the
planet? Ever wanted to know how roller coasters developed into the
terrifying machines they are today? Join Rich Foster, Chairman of the
European Coaster Club and Richard Barnes, industry expert, for a
fascinating insight into the “technology behind the fun”.

The lecture will include an overview of the technological development
of roller coasters, some of the principles of Control Systems used in
the theme park industry and a short film showing the technology in
action. Although focusing on Control Systems it will be suitable for
anyone with an interest in technology and its applications in roller
coasters and thrill rides.

If you want to know more, come along. All are welcome and no ticket is
required. Simply turn up on the night. For more details please contact
Dr Richard Mitchell at rjmitchell at theiet.org, or 0118 378 6790

Directions: Enter the University at the main entrance from the A327
Shinfield Road. Follow the road until until it bends right, when you
turn left and almost immediately right. Go straight on when the road
goes to the left and park near the Palmer Building. See also
http://www.reading.ac.uk/maps/whiteknights-struct.htm
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