Join the Wireless Heritage SIG as we take a private walking tour of Bentwaters Cold War Museum and restoration hanger. The day will the conclude with a lecture from Steve Roberts, Former Strategy Director of Leonardo Electronics. Currently Visiting Professor of EW Systems at Cranfield University and the Defence Academy of the UK on the History of Electronic Warfare in his talk The Story of Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Operations in delivering Air Capability’

Defence and security operations across history have been associated with the physical domains of Land, Sea and Air, with Space has new addition. Operational success in these domains is increasingly dependent on the quality of information available to participants in operations. The invention of radios in the late 19th century was followed by widespread adoption for communication. Within 50 years, the use of radar to detect vehicles and control weapons had made a significant impact on the success or failure of military operations. In more recent times, infra-red and laser systems have become key elements in a range of defence and security applications.

The development of the equipment involved in these activities over the period 1900 to the present day provides insights into the innovations made to support past air operations and indicates some of the issues facing the development of air capability for the future. The lecture will tell the story of EMSO and EW* through:

  • An introduction to operations in the Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Illustrations of historical applications of EW since the end of the 19th Century
    • Platforms, Technologies and Context
  • Thoughts about the co-development of EW with new Cyber and UAV capabilities

As this is a private tour of the Museum there are limited delegate places for this unique opportunity so early registration is advised.

*There are many ways in which participants can conduct EMS Operations (EMSO), which are often grouped into 3 broad areas: Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Defence and Electronic Attack, collectively known as Electromagnetic Warfare (EW).

Speakers include:
Steve Roberts

Steve Roberts

Visiting Professor of EW Systems at Cranfield University and the Defence Academy of the UK

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Agenda
Wednesday 19 March
10.30am – 11am
Registration & Networking

Networking

11am – 12.15pm
Restoration Hanger

Tour of Restoration Hanger

12.15pm – 12.45pm
Lunch and Networking

Networking

12.45pm – 1.45pm
Guided walking tour of Bentwaters Cold War Museum

Tour of Museum

1.45pm – 2pm
Refreshments

Refreshments

2pm – 3.30pm
‘The Story of Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Operations in delivering Air Capability’ & Q&A

Lecture: ‘The Story of Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Operations in delivering Air Capability’

3.30pm – 5pm
Refreshment break, networking and free browsing of the museum

Refreshment break, networking and free browsing of the museum

Wireless Heritage SIG Champions

Stirling Essex

Stirling Essex

Director, Espansivo

Professor Andy Sutton

Professor Andy Sutton

BT Fellow & Principal Network Architect, BT

Geoff Varrall

Geoff Varrall

Director, RTT Online

Nigel Wall

Nigel Wall

Director, Climate Associates Ltd