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Maps and Surveys 2007”.
| What | |
|---|---|
| When |
June 02, 2007 11:00
June 02, 2007 18:00
June 02, 2007
from 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Where | Royal School of Military Survey |
| Contact Name | Mike Nolan |
| Contact Email | maptnolan@googlemail.com |
| Contact Phone | (01635) 253167 |
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The Defence Surveyors’ Association 80th Anniversary Seminar
In
order to mark and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the foundation
of the Sound Ranging Association, the DSA is arranging a seminar on military
surveying and mapping to be held at the Royal School of Military Survey,
Hermitage, Newbury on Saturday the 2nd June 2007. The seminar will run from 1000 to 1700 hrs
during which seven 35-minute presentations will be given. There will also be a display of maps of the
Falklands War to mark its 25th anniversary. Further details, including cost, not likely
to exceed £20, will be promulgated later.
The cost will include tea and coffee breaks and a finger-buffet lunch. All are welcome to attend. An audience of only 80 can be accommodated
and 29 bids have already been received. Bids will be accepted on a first-come
basis.
Provisional bids may be made
immediately to Mike Nolan on (01635) 253167 or maptnolan@googlemail.com. or Alan Gordon on (01264) 359700 or editor@defencesurveyors.org.uk.
When details of costs are finalised advance payment by cheque made out to DSA will be sought and, on receipt of payments, “joining instructions” will be sent out.
Seven presentations will given, selected from the eight topics listed below in chronological order of subject and presentation. Mike Nolan’s presentation is an eighth, reserve, presentation only to be given in the event of a cancellation. : -
Three centuries of geographic support to the British Army.
Dr Y Hodson FSA, FBCartS.
A Study in Innovation. The Battlefield Laboratory – Acoustic Weapon Locating in the Great War.
Major (Retd) S Young
Mapping for the Third Battle of Gaza 1917.
Dr P Collier.
The Cruise of the Pegasus – The Topographic Mapping of Hong Kong 1924.
Col (Retd.) M Nolan
Military Survey’s Cavemen – 512 (Army) Field Survey Company RE 1939 – 1947.
A brief overview of a unique military surveying unit and forebear of 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic).
Mapping for the Falkland Islands War 1982.
Dr J Peaty & Ms E Manterfield.
HALO – Sound-Ranging’s present-day equivalent.
Major R Perry R.A.
Military Geographic Support in Afghanistan 2006-2007.
Lt Col P Fryer RE, or another recently returned Geo officer
