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Engine as a Weapon III
Seamless Systems - Can we rise to the challenge of integrating
complex combat and marine systems?
Tuesday 23 – Wednesday 24 June 2009
Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, UK

Events Department

IMarEST
80 Coleman Street
London, EC2R 5BJ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 7382 2655
Fax: +44 (0)20 7382 2667
Email: events@imarest.org

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The Aim

Future maritime platforms will need to provide a seamless delivery of military effect, where highly integrated systems all contribute to the mission. In the specific case of marine engineering this has been termed: “from fuel tank to target”.

The modern submarine is a potent example of this level of integration, considered by some to be the most sophisticated and highly integrated military system ever produced it provides a holistic response to threats. But historically surface warships have developed from a different perspective.

With their more general-purpose role, they have tended to carry combat systems that act almost outside the realm of the platform in order to respond to the ever changing threats. But now electrification of platform and propulsion systems is continuing ever more quickly and as a result greater integration and system interdependence is not just inevitable but absolutely essential if the surface warships’ vital roles in maritime warfare are to continue. Surface ships must now be designed in the same way as submarines have been; that is: from a perspective of total integration so that it is not just from fuel tank to target but from every other asset to target in concert.

Exhibition

A supporting exhibition will be held in conjunction with the symposium enabling companies to exhibit their latest products and services. If your organisation is interested in exhibiting at this symposium, please contact the Events department on +44(0) 20 7382 2655 or email events@imarest.org

Accommodation

Ellis Salsby has been appointed the accommodation agent for this event and special rates are available by contacting them on 0845 241 5150 or online at http://www.ellis-salsby.co.uk/

Symposium will cover

Complex system integration:
Moving from analogue to digital, opening of systems and potential combat system re-segmentation, migration strategies and wider enterprise issues, future proofing, open systems, AC vs DC, efficiency, power quality, heat management.
Future combat systems:
Future weapons and sensors, electric guns, directed energy weapons, high energy sensors, legislation, pulse forming networks, electro-magnetic launch.
Future platform systems:
Power system reliability, robustness, power quality, pulse forming networks, cooling technologies, earthing, future fuels, autonomy, recoverability, persistence, ships and submarines, AUV/UAV/UCAV, land vehicles, signatures.

Benefits of attending

Engine as a weapon III is an international symposium that provides the only opportunity for marine and combat systems designers, scientists, engineers, managers and students to explore together the significant integration challenges of future Naval platform design. Attendees will benefit from exposure to the technical papers, presentations, posters and exhibits and a significant opportunity to engage in discussion; affording invaluable networking opportunities between government, industry and academia.

Discounts

Group Discounts
Contact the Events department for details

Early Bird Discount
Save £100 if you register your place by 5 June 2009

Cancellations

Cancellation of a registered place must be received in writing no later than Monday 18 May 2009, a charge of £100 + VAT will be made for cancellations received before this date. It is regretted than no refunds will be issued after this date but substitute delegates are welcome.

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