The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

North Hampshire, Surrey & Berkshire Branch

invites you to two short talks:

Continuity and its Role in Mathematics

by

Dr S Catterall MA PhD (Research Scientist, QinetiQ, Farnborough)

Abstract:  Continuity is a concept of central importance in mathematics.  It means that, in some sense, a function or system has a predictable output.  This predictability is very useful from a human point of view.  During this half hour presentation various manifestations of continuity will be described in areas of pure and applied mathematics.  The presentation should give some idea of the importance of continuity in contemporary mathematics.

and

Historical Analysis for the Realistic Representation of Time in Combat Simulations

by

Dr D Tilley CMath MIMA CSci (Dstl, Farnborough)

Abstract:  The main subject of this paper examines historical evidence to determine if it is possible to provide quantified guidelines to war-gaming analysts and model developers on the representation of realistic battle times within war-games and models of land combat.  Data from a number of historical case studies (WWII - Gulf War) were extracted and used to understand the realistic pace of events in an operation, including studying time between orders to advance, the rates of advance, obstacles and other problems.

The understanding of factors limiting operational tempo and the problems that may be encountered during an operation (and how to avoid them) are some of the key drivers to understanding the factors that lead to campaign success.

Thursday 26th May 2005 at 7.30pm

Pegasus Conference Room, TRL, Crowthorne House, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, Berkshire

Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available beforehand.

A map showing the location of TRL can be found at http://www.trl.co.uk/pdf/map.pdf.

For details of other N. Hants, Surrey and Berkshire Branch activities visit http://www.north-hants-ima.ukscientists.com/ or contact the Branch Membership Secretary:  Chris Jeggo, Dstl, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 0LX;  email:  chris.jeggo@baesystems.com;  tel: 01483 870218 (home).