The issue contains:
The IFAC Banners
- Author: Harold Chestnut
- What it covers: Details the history and significance of congress banners symbolizing international amity and cooperation.
IFAC Workshop on Reconfigurable Spacecraft Systems
- Author: John W. Hursh
- What it covers: Summarizes the workshop held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, discussing flight experiences and space mission recovery.
SWIIS – Supplemental Ways for Improving International Stability
- What it covers: Explains the SWIIS concept and organization aimed at enhancing global peace through non-military systems methods.
IFAC Congratulates
- What it covers: Announces Vice-President William E. Miller’s election to the grade of Fellow by the Instrument Society of America.
UNESCO-Coupons
- What it covers: Explains how UNESCO coupons assist in purchasing educational, scientific, and cultural materials across foreign currency barriers.
To Our Readers
- Author: Fred Margulies
- What it covers: Features a farewell note from outgoing editor Fred Margulies as editorial duties transition back to Secretariat editor Gusztáv Hencsey.
News from NMO’s
- What it covers: Reports on board updates and scheduled activities in the Netherlands, as well as membership reinstatement for Greece.
10th IMEKO World Congress
- What it covers: Outlines the planned proceedings, key subjects, and accepted papers for the April 1985 measurement congress in Prague.
New Publications
- What it covers: Summarizes newly released books on artificial intelligence proceedings and engineering research centers.
Who is Who in IFAC
- What it covers: Highlights a biographical profile of Lena Mårtensson, Chairman of the Technical Committee on Social Effects of Automation.
Forthcoming Events
- What it covers: Schedules upcoming IFAC workshops, symposia, and conferences around the world.
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