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This issue covers highlights from the IFAC Council Meeting in Heidelberg, including major decisions on event access, nominations, and awards. It provides updates on preparations for the 1984 IFAC World Congress in Budapest, reports on recent technical workshops, and features announcements on upcoming conferences and new control engineering publications.

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IFAC Council Meeting – Heidelberg, October 1982

  • What it covers: Details key decisions and intentions from the Council meeting, including free access of scientists to IFAC events, IFAC awards, nominations, financial matters, and public relations.

New Books

  • What it covers: Provides brief reviews and ordering details for recent publications, including System Identification Tutorials and Operational Research ’81.

Forthcoming Events

  • What it covers: A comprehensive schedule of upcoming IFAC and co-sponsored symposia, workshops, and conferences scheduled for 1983.

Report on ICSU General Assembly

  • Author: John F. Coales
  • What it covers: Summarizes key discussions and outcomes from the 19th General Assembly of the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU), including free circulation of scientists and nuclear war effects.

Shaping the 1984 IFAC World Congress

  • What it covers: Outlines the planned structure, technical program, paper submissions timetable, and publication plans for the upcoming 1984 World Congress in Budapest.

Relationship with IIASA

  • Date: 3 October 1982
  • What it covers: A resolution passed by the IFAC Council expressing support for the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and calling on member organizations for assistance.

Workshop on Singular Perturbations and Robustness of Control Systems

  • Author: P. V. Kokotovic
  • What it covers: A summary report on the second workshop held in Lake Ohrid, Yugoslavia, highlighting topics, sessions, and organizing efforts.

Summary of IFAC Workshop on Modelling and Control of Biotechnical Processes

  • Author: A. Halme
  • What it covers: Reviews the proceedings and key thematic areas of the workshop held at Helsinki University of Technology in August 1982.

Who is Who in IFAC

  • What it covers: Brief biographical sketches and professional profiles of prominent IFAC leaders and committee members.

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