Articles in this issue
ID cards: Public interest… or public nuisance?
Key speakers at the Royal Academy of Engineering’s briefing on ID cards express their opinions of the issues and implications of using this technology in the UK
Young engineering news
Two young engineering researchers of ultra-thin loud speakers and new orthopaedic cements will promote their work abroad thanks to the Academy’s International Travel Grant scheme
How technology enhances the Wimbledon tennis experience
Alex Phillips and Roger Blake
An insight into the innovative technology used to enhance the real-time user experience of receiving accurate, fast and reliable Wimbledon tennis information via the Internet
A bright future – how chemicals drive the way we display information
David Fyfe and Terry Nicklin
The technological possibilities behind using light-emitting devices and displays for faster, cheaper and more versatile methods of presenting information for everyday use than current displays such as LCDs
Surround sound from all angles
Professor Philip Nelson FREng and Professor Hareo Hamada
Southampton and Tokyo Denki University, Tokyo A discussion of the technology behind creating an ‘illusion’ of a virtual source of sound for application in surround sound systems and innovative audio products
From securing stealth to ensuring health – making ultrasound ultra-safe
David Bell
A review of current failings of ultrasound physiotherapy units with an insight into possible solutions for creating an inexpensive, easy-to-use and accurate power meter
Electricity costs – start with a level playing field
Richard Ploszek
A report on the social and cost implications of generating electricity from different technologies and why these issues must be addressed in order to meet government targets
Concentrating solar power for sustainable electricity generation: Perspectives
Hans Müller-Steinhagen FREng and Franz Trieb
The second part of two articles discusses the resource potential of greater cooperation between countries to make more efficient use of common renewable energy resources
Digital energy – working smart in the oil and gas industry
John Darley
Investment in ‘smart’ well technologies could ensure the oil and gas industry receives more value and greater production life
Robert Hooke (1635–1703) – professional scientist, engineer and surveyor
Michael Cooper
An historical journey reflecting the influence of Robert Hooke and the interaction between science and engineering that has created modern engineering practice
Jacked tunnels – open heart surgery on Boston
Jacked tunnels – open heart surgery on Boston Alan Powderham
A fascinating discussion of the huge benefits of ‘tunnel jacking’ techniques used in Boston’s Central Artery project to extend transport infrastructure with minimum disruption
Board members for this issue are:
| Editor-in-Chief | Dr John Forrest CBE FREng | |
| Managing Editor | Kathryn Cairney | |
| Editorial Board | Professor John Burland FREng FRS Basil Butler CBE FREng Bob Emmerson FREng Dr Colin Gaskell CBE FREng Derek Hanson FREng Professor Michael Kelly FREng FRS Michael Kenward OBE Dr Ian Nussey OBE FREng Dr William Stewart FREng |
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