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<TITLE>IMA talk on "Mathematical Modelling of Information Age Conflict" - Farnborough - Tue 13 Jan 2009 at 8pm. </TITLE>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">N. Hants, Surrey and Berkshire Branch invites you to a talk by Prof Jim Moffat (Dstl)</FONT>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">On "<B>Mathematical Modelling of Information Age Conflict</B>" </FONT>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">At Rooms 3 - 5, BAE Systems Park Centre, Farnborough</FONT>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tuesday 13<SUP>th</SUP> January 2009 8:00pm</FONT>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Light Refreshments will be provided from 7:30pm</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Abstract</FONT></B>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Previous mathematical modelling of conflict has been based on Lanchester's equations, which relate to the grinding attrition of 'Industrial Age' warfare. Large blocks of force interact in order to force defeat by a process of wearing away each other. This is no longer so relevant as a way of conceptualising warfare, and in this talk I show how we can generalise the approach so that it is more appropriate to the 'Information Age' into which we are all now moving. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">All N. Hants, Surrey and Berkshire Branch talks are open and free of charge to anyone who is interested.</FONT>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Directions: The talk will be held in Rooms 3 - 5, BAES Park Centre, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6YU. To see the location on Multimap please click </FONT><A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=51.274%2C-0.767&countryCode=GB"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">here</FONT></U></A><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> or consult the Branch website.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Details: If you expect to attend please inform the Branch Membership Secretary, Ann Steptoe at<U> </U></FONT><A HREF="mailto:acsteptoe@dstl.gov.uk?subject=IMA"><U><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">acsteptoe@dstl.gov.uk</FONT></U><U></U></A><U></U><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> or tel. 01252 455283 (work), as this will help with the catering arrangements. However, if you don't get round to doing this, feel free to just turn up. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">For details of other N. Hants, Surrey and Berkshire Branch activities visit</FONT>
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<P><A HREF="http://www.north-hants-ima.ukscientists.com/"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://www.north-hants-ima.ukscientists.com/</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> or contact the Branch Secretary: Chris Freshwater at<U> </U></FONT><A HREF="mailto:cdfreshwater@dstl.gov.uk?subject=IMA"><U><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">cdfreshwater@dstl.gov.uk</FONT></U><U></U></A><U></U><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, tel: (01252) 45 5225 (work).</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">With best wishes for 2009</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Edward Stansfield</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">IET Thames Valley Specialised Section</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">IMA</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">North Hants Surrey & Berkshire Branch</FONT>
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