The issue contains:
General Assembly in Tallinn Excerpts from the President’s Speech
- Author: Brian D.O. Anderson
- What it covers: An overview of IFAC’s current strategic positioning, evaluation of meeting programs, publications, Secretariat operations, and future challenges such as e-mail dissemination and global political changes.
Newsletter Survey
- What it covers: An announcement requesting readers to return the IFAC Affiliate Registration Card by 1 March 1991 to continue receiving the newsletter.
Information Brochure
- What it covers: Details on how to request a free copy of the 1990 Edition of the IFAC Information Brochure from the Secretariat.
IFAC Congratulates – Emberson Award for Harold Chestnut
- What it covers: Announcement of Dr. Harold Chestnut receiving the IEEE Richard M. Emberson Award on 6 October 1990 for his leadership and technical contributions.
IFAC World Congress in Tallinn – Facts and Figures
- What it covers: Statistical overview and analysis of attendance, submitted/accepted papers, and representation by country for the Tallinn World Congress.
Economics and Artificial Intelligence
- Author: P. Bourgine, J.L. Le Moigne, J. Mathieu, S. Pinson, B. Walliser
- What it covers: A report on the IFORS/IFAC/IFIP/IFSR International Conference held in Paris in July 1990, highlighting interdisciplinary research and the CECOIA 1990 Prize winners.
Forthcoming Events 1991
- What it covers: A comprehensive schedule and directory of upcoming IFAC workshops, symposia, and conferences throughout 1991, including dates, locations, and contact details.
IFAC Working Groups and their Chairmen
- What it covers: A list of Technical Committees (TCs), sub-working groups, and their respective appointed chairmen.
Affiliate Registration Card
- What it covers: A fillable form for readers to register as IFAC Affiliates, select areas of technical interest, and subscribe to Automatica or the Newsletter.
Papers from the Next Issue of Automatica
- What it covers: A list of upcoming research papers, brief papers, and book reviews scheduled for publication in the March 1991 issue of Automatica.
Who is Who in IFAC
- What it covers: A biographical profile of Dr. Jürgen Ackermann, highlighting his career in control engineering, research contributions, and service to IFAC.
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