“C17 Aeromedical Evacuations”

Thursday 14th December 2017

Lecture Starts at 7.30 pm
Mulled wine and mince pies to follow

Speaker: Sqn Ldr Chris Powell and Flt Lt Andy McDowell – No 99 Sqn RAF

Location: Lecture Theatre ‘0’, Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ.

In Nov 2000, 99 Squadron was reformed to operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which has become an essential component of the UK Strategic Airlift requirement. With its highly capable fleet of C17s, 99 Squadron has been involved in a variety of roles including Specialist Aeromedical Evacuation, Repatriations and Humanitarian Relief.

This talk will cover the role of the C17 aircraft and 99 Squadron in Aeromedical Evacuation.

The lecture titles and dates are booked well in advance but are subject to change.

 

“Advanced Fast Jet Helmets – STRIKER II”

Thursday 23rd November 2017

Lecture Starts at 7.30 pm
Light Refreshments served from 7.00 pm

Speaker: Alex Cameron, BAE Systems

Location: Lecture Theatre ‘0’, Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ.

The lecture will be held by Alex Cameron, a Product Manager in Helmet and Head-Mounted Display Systems at BAE Systems. Alex has 39 years’ experience in Avionics Displays, principally working in the field of helmet-mounted and head-up displays. The lecture is a summary of BAE Systems journey in head-mounted display systems and provides a vision on the future for head worn systems and their capabilities and applications

 

The lecture titles and dates are booked well in advance but are subject to change.

 

“Gravitational Waves, LISA and LISA Pathfinder “

Thursday 2nd November 2017

Lecture Starts at 7.30 pm
Light Refreshments served from 7.00 pm

Speaker: Dr Christian Trenkel, Airbus UK

Location: Lecture Theatre ‘0’, Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ.

Almost exactly 100 years after they were first predicted by Einstein, gravitational waves were finally observed for the first time on the ground, and just three months later LISA Pathfinder was launched to pave the way for future gravitational wave observations from space. In this talk, some of the motivation behind the century old quest to observe gravitational waves is reviewed, and it is shown that the case for LISA has never been stronger. Finally, the recent in-flight results obtained by LISA Pathfinder are presented and discussed in the context of LISA.

PRE-BOOKING
Please book your places in advance at the link below, to assist us with logistics:
https://localevents.theiet.org/45f0f0

The lecture titles and dates are booked well in advance but are subject to change.