The issue contains:
- A Structure of Future IFAC Symposia
- What it covers: Explains the decision by IFAC’s Technical Board to restructure technical meetings by defining long-term commitments to regular symposia series across various control engineering fields.
- Forthcoming Events 1992
- What it covers: Lists upcoming IFAC symposia, conferences, and workshops scheduled for 1992, including event dates, locations, paper deadlines, and contact information.
- IFAC Congratulates
- What it covers: Announces the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Delft University of Technology to Professor Thomas B. Sheridan for his contributions to the field of Man-Machine Systems.
- Working Group of the IFAC Applications Committee on Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing
- What it covers: Outlines the aims, scope, and areas of activity for the Working Group, which focuses on measurement, automation, and optimization in mining and metal processing.
- Special Offer on Selected IFAC Titles
- What it covers: Provides details and ordering instructions for a discounted collection of IFAC book titles published between 1986 and 1988 available through Pergamon Press.
- Papers From the Next Issue May 1991
- What it covers: Lists the full papers, brief papers, and book reviews set to be published in the May 1991 issue of Automatica, the journal of IFAC.
- Who is Who in IFAC
- What it covers: Features a profile on Professor Atsunobu Ichikawa, highlighting his educational background, professional career, honors, research interests, and role in the IFAC Council.
- Message from the President: Meeting the Market Demand
- What it covers: Discusses how IFAC must view its meetings and publications as products designed to meet the evolving needs and quality expectations of the global control engineering community.