Contributed by: K. J. Burnham ICSE'97 Twelfth International Conference on Systems Engineering First Announcement Call for papers 9-11 September 1997 Held at Coventry University UK Organised by the Control Theory and Applications Centre International Conference on Systems Engineering The 12th International Conference on Systems Engineering, ICSE'97, will tak= e place at Coventry University and will be organised through the Control Theory and Applications Centre, an interdisciplinary research centre established by drawing together staff from the School of Engineering and th= e School of Mathematical and Information Sciences. Scope of Conference The Conference will cover the general area of Systems Engineering, with particular emphasis being placed on applications. It is expected to include sessions on the following themes: * Adaptive Control and System Identification * Algorithms and Architectures * Control Theory and Applications * Educational Developments in Systems Engineering * Energy Efficiency and Environmental Systems * Image and Signal Processing * Manufacturing Systems * Modelling and Simulation * Neuro and Fuzzy Methodologies * Sensors and Intelligent Robots Call for Papers Authors wishing to contribute to the Conference should submit an abstract (three copies) of their proposed contribution before 14 February 1997. The abstract should be typed and written in English. Refereeing of abstracts submitted before the deadline date will take place on a regular basis. This will allow early decisions to be taken and should assist authors in their projected planning arrangements. The Organising Committee would also welcom= e proposals for arranged specialist sessions on a focused theme relevant to the Conference; each session consisting of up to six papers. All papers presented will be considered for possible publication in the Journal `Systems Science', published in Poland (in English). Deadlines Submission of abstracts 14 February 1997 Acceptance of papers 14 March 1997 Submission of full papers 6 June 1997 It is intended to have the Conference Proceedings available for participants. Consequently, deadlines for submission of papers should be strictly respected. Preliminary Arrangements Conference fees, provisionally estimated at =9C35 (UK pounds),include a coy= of the Conference Proceedings, lunches on the 9th, 10th and 11th, the Conferen= ce Banquet on the 9th and Conference Dinner on the 10th.=20 Participants will have the option of being accommodated in the University Halls of Residence, overlooking Coventry Cathedral, or in local hotels or guest houses. The Conference fee is exclusive of accommodation charges. The working language of the Conference is English, which will be used for all presentations, discussions and printed material. The Conference Banquet is to be of the `Old English Mediaeval' style and will be held at the historical Coombe Abbey just outside Coventry. Abstracts, papers and requests for further details should be sent to: Dr Keith Burnham Conference Secretary ICSE'97 Control Theory and Applications Centre Coventry University Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB United Kingdom Telephone/Fax 01203 838052 International code +44 1203 838052 E-mail icse97@coventry.ac.uk Alternative telephone and Fax numbers: Telephone 01203 838972 or 838564 Fax 01203 838585 or 838949=20 To receive further information when available please complete and return=20 by E-mail the following International Conference on Systems Engineering, United Kingdom 9-11 September 1997 * I wish to offer a contribution (paper/session) provisionally entitled...................................................................= ... ...........................................................................= ... ...........................................................................= ... ...........................................................................= ... ...........................................................................= ... ...........................................................................= ... ...................................................... and will provide an abstract (or abstracts in the case of proposed sessions) by 14 February 199= 7. * I am interested in the Conference. 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The City of Coventry and its surroundings Situated in the heart of England, the City of Coventry lies in an area surrounded by some of the most attractive countryside in the County of Warwickshire. The City is in easy reach of Kenilworth with its ruined sandstone castle, Leamington Spa with its Regency and Victorian terraces, the county town of Warwick with its famous Mediaeval Castle and the Tudor town of Stratford upon Avon, which is now a shrine to the English playwrigh= t William Shakespeare. The City of Coventry is also a popular tourist centre, being noted for its contrasting ancient and modern architecture. Symbolic of this feature is th= e sitting of the new Cathedral adjacent to the ruins of the old. The University enjoys the facilities and attractions of the City Centre, and is situated directly opposite the new Cathedral. Coventry is easily reached by road, rail and air, there being a half hourly intercity rail service to and from London, taking just over an hour, and th= e International Airport at Birmingham is only 15 minutes away. There are also direct coach and rail services operating between Coventry and all the UK major airports.