NL 1992_3

The issue contains:

1. 3000 IFAC Affiliates – A Progress Report on IFAC Services
   • What it covers: Provides a progress report on the IFAC Affiliate Program after its first year, highlighting database statistics and global affiliate counts across 72 countries.
2. Malaga, Malaga, Malaga
   • What it covers: Briefly announces preparations for the upcoming IFAC Council and related meetings scheduled in Malaga.
3. Technical Committee on Computers
   • What it covers: Details the scope, active working groups, sponsored events, membership structure, and leadership of IFAC’s Technical Committee on Computers.
4. Informal Meeting of the IFAC Officers
   • Date: 9–11 April 1992
   • What it covers: Summarizes discussions held at the Laxenburg meeting regarding political changes in Europe, relations with regional control conferences, and potential Technical Board restructurings.
5. Dr. Ing. Gerhart Ruppel 1902–1992
   • Date: April 1992
   • What it covers: Pays tribute to IFAC founding father and former Secretary Dr. Ing. Gerhart Ruppel following his passing.
6. Control of Power Plants and Power Systems – IFAC Symposium
   • Author: Prof. Welfonder
   • Date: 9–11 March 1992
   • What it covers: Reports on the symposium held in Munich, covering presented papers, key panel discussions, plenary topics, and emerging technological trends.
7. News from Sister Federations – New IFORS President
   • What it covers: Profiles Professor Brian Haley following his election as President of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies.
8. Papers from the Next Issue of Automatica – July 1992
   • Date: July 1992
   • What it covers: Lists upcoming research papers, brief papers, and published book reviews scheduled for the July 1992 issue of Automatica.
9. New IFAC TC on Automotive Control
   • Author: Prof. W. Powers
   • What it covers: Outlines the scope, technical goals, leadership, and contact details for the newly established Technical Committee on Automotive Control.
10. Who is Who in IFAC
    • What it covers: Offers a professional biography of Dr. William F. Powers, highlighting his achievements, career background, and role in IFAC.
11. Forthcoming Events
    • What it covers: Presents an extensive calendar list of upcoming IFAC symposia, workshops, and conferences scheduled worldwide.

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