FRIENDS OF CRC NEWSLETTER
January 17, 2005
Dear Friends,
We wish all our members a Happy and Rewarding 2005. We will try and provide an interesting program and newsletter for the coming year. Keep your e-mails and letters coming as this helps make a more interesting newsletter.
Jim Sawtell
Future Events:
January 27:
"FUTURISTIC MILITARY REQUIREMENTS AND ELEMENTS OF THE NEW DEFENCE POLICY"
An illustrated talk by Col. Howard Marsh, Ret
Sponsored by the Friends of the Communications Research Centre
Thursday, January 27, 2005
at 1:00 p.m.
in the CRC Auditorium
Col. Marsh is a longtime expert in this area. His military career stretched over four decades, the last decade working with senior command and executive level directorates on strategy, policy, force development, education and acquisition. He is a past commandant and department head of Applied Military Science at the Royal Military College and amongst other duties was a co-chair of the army Research and Development Board. He is currently a Senior Analyst with the Conference of Defence Associations. Col. Marsh has co-authored books on the evolution of Military Affairs and is frequently quoted in the media including recently in the evolution of Military Affairs and is frequently quoted in the media including recently in the Ottawa Citizen under the headline "Two Solitudes" - The Struggle to Save Canada’s Military.
All employees and military personnel at the Shirley’s Bay site are also welcome to attend.
February 8: Jack Rigley is moving on
After a long and joyous career with the Federal Government, culminating with 15 glorious years at CRC, Jack Rigley has decided to leave the public service in order to take on the role of Vice President Communications Engineering of ADGA Group.
Before Jack is too immersed in the serious world of the private sector executive, and while his humour is still intact, friends, colleagues, and associates are invited to attend a luncheon in his honour. The luncheon will be held at the Amberwood Golf and Country Club (Stittsville) on Tuesday, February 8, 2005.
The entertainment will be provided at Jack’s expense. Also, some well-deserved accolades will be presented to Jack for all his dedicated work as a public servant. A tantalizing array of dishes will be available buffet style at noon (cash bar opens at 11:30 a.m.), including:
Garden Salad
Caesar Salad
Pasta salad with peppers and onions
Potato Salad the old fashioned way
Seafood Treasure salad
Crudités and homemade dips
Pickle and olive tray
Whole poached salmon dressed with cucumbers and tomatoes accompanied with homemade dill sauce
Chicken breast Coq-au-Vin with red wine infusion
Beef Bourguignon with pearl onions and mushrooms
Halibut with onions and almonds in a creamy rosé sauce
Freshly baked rolls and breads
Assorted flavoured butters
Triple chocolate pecan pie, apple squares, brownies,
Freshly baked cookies and sliced fruit
Coffee, decaf, tea
The cost of the meal per person is $22 (plus gift donations), taxes and tip included.
Those wishing to attend the luncheon and/or contribute towards a gift can do so by contacting (and providing funds to) one of the following people by February 1, 2005:
Anne Malcolm 998-2411 Room 109, Building 2A
John Lodge 998-2284 Room 112, Building 2A
Jim King 990-4105 Room 105, Building 2A
Claude Belisle 998-2605 Room 327, Building 2B
David Rogers 998-5174 Room 209, Building 2A
February 24:
"Fibre-Optic Communications in Ottawa" - Gordon Henderson of Telecom Ottawa will Speak to us on the topic. His address will include a description of the fibre-optic links between the CRC Badlab, Telesat, and schools, and collaborative internet work amongst schools worldwide.
March 31:
DFL visit to view Radarsat ll (or April 28). Pre-registration is required.
April 28:
TBD
Seminars:
Thursday 10th February 2005, 8 p.m.: IEEE & IEE present an evening for everyone:
"In celebration of the Pioneers and Voyageurs:
to Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Beyond"
by
Dr. Bill Ward, MIT Lincoln Labs, Boston, MA
at the
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive
Dr. Ward, an AESS Distinguished Lecturera, will give a vividly illustrated presentation using NASA material. He has pioneered advanced electronics since the beginning of Lincoln Labs in February 1951 as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Its fundamental mission has remained little changed since its inception: the application of science and advanced technologies to critical problems of national security.
Dr. Bill Ward PE, Ph.D.: A native Texan, he received his degrees from Texas A&M and from CalTech. Along the way he was a soldier in World War II. In 1952 he joined MIT's newly established Lincoln Laboratory. His first 13 years there were devoted to radar-system engineering. In 1965 he made the switch to space communication, primarily the development of systems that serve the diverse needs of the military and civil user communities by means of reliable, secure links through satellites. He has helped to design, build, test, and operate Lincoln Experimental Satellites 5,6,8, and 9 and two EHF packages carried by host satellites FLTSATs 7 and 8. He retired from full-time work at Lincoln Laboratory in 1994 after long service as Manager of Satellite Operations ("Keeper of Old Satellites "). He is currently a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE's Aerospace and Electronic-Systems Society.
This is a dinner meeting:
- 6 pm - meet and chat over IEE-sponsored punch - Courtside A Lecture room
- 6.30 pm - go to The Field House Restaurant for dinner four special main courses at $9.95, and dessert/coffee at $1.95 available. Actual selection will be known end-January
- 7.45 pm walk back, ready for the presentation
If possible, please register by January 28, stating numbers, yes/no for dinner - Hugh Reekie (613) 728-5343
Attendance for the lecture only is permitted
Further details http://members.allstream.net/~max-com/ottawa.AESS.html
Friday 11th February 2005, 9.30 am: IEEE-AESS Ottawa Chapter & The Friends of CRC present
The Northern Canada DEW Line - Distant Early Warning Radar
MIT Lincoln Labs Involvement
by
Dr. Bill Ward,
MIT Lincoln Labs, Boston, MA
CRC Auditorium, Bldg 2A - 3701 Carling Avenue.
(Pre-registration is required for all visitors without card access to Building 2)
Early Lincoln Laboratory research focused on the design and prototype development of the Dew Line and BMEWS networks of ground-based radars and aircraft control centers for continental air defense. dr. Ward will give an illustrated presentation on this work.
Further details - Hugh Reekie 728-5343
Projects:
Broad Band Wireless Communications
Many of our readers may recall a proposal for the participation, by interested and suitably located individuals amongst our membership, in broadband short-range digital communication technology tests at microwave frequencies for internet type usage. The CRC project, mooted almost two years ago, has now finally taken off and tests are being conducted. We are pleased to report that Charles Archard, one of our active members, is participating in the test. Should additional resources enable the scope of these tests to be extended, there could be opportunities for on or two more of our members to become involved in the project.
Regards, Nisar Ahmed
Deaths:
Estabrooks, Maurice F., October 31, 2004.
Crowe, Rondald L., December 26, 2004.
Correspondence:
We do not include e-mail nor postal addresses as it is against our policy to include these in the CRC Newsletter, unless we have permission or the letter is a request for information. If an individual wishes to contact a person on our list we will give an e-mail address or telephone number at our discretion or with permission from the person being contacted.
E-mails Received:
Received from Fred Green on December 28, 2004.
I would like everyone to notice that my email has changed. You can now email me at ve3io@rogers.com. Any messages you send to the old address won't reach me. (anything recent will need to be re-sent to me at the new address). Thanks very much! Following is this year's Christmas letter.
2004-5 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Tidings of Great Joy and Happiness!!
I have a copy of our 2003 newsletter and I will build upon it this time. Again we will emphasize the cheerful events for 2004. Marian and I are reasonably well. We celebrated 2003 Christmas dinner at Karen & Kevin’s home. All our family was present so it was a very happy time for all of us.
January 7th was another happy day. I got back home after a nasty tumble late in November.(I over-balanced down our front terrace steps with an empty garbage can, cracking two ribs, my pubic bone and straining some important ligaments)
I recovered more during February; Basil and I communicate pretty regularly via ham radio,-amazing contacts or by telephone! Marian goes to Engineer’s Wives fashion group regularly, and I go to weekly Kiwanis meetings, monthly ham radio and electric car meetings. And I still drive my electric VW Jetta almost every day for groceries and other errands. Also, we quite often have our Friday noon meal at the RA.(the Recreational Association of the Public Service). It’s a very good buffet.
March started us into Income Tax time. We are thankful for good help with this. We also had a fine visit with Marj, Bruno and daughter Sarah from Regina.
April made history when two of NASA’s robots landed on MARS and have been sending back pictures. Amazing! I watched avidly!
The month of May was much cooler than usual. Our garden flowers were much slower than last year but we enjoy them,
In June Alison took us to a concert where Kevin sang with his chorus group. It was great! Also, Marian and I attended a farewell party for long known neighbours across the street. They moved into a condo.
Marian enjoyed restful days at the cottage with daughter Alison. I stayed home. I had a supper with Karen & Kevin. Later, we went to admire the luxurious boats parked in the Rideau canal. We then watched the antics of some buskers on the Sparks Street mall. Imagine balancing on a bike on top of a 30 ft pole held erect by onlookers!
By August, our summer was reported to be the coolest on record. Enjoyable for us! I and another KIWANIS member made coffee for our August meetings. It meant getting there early, but it was good to pitch in.
Marian had cataract surgery in September. Now she sees better. And the tree leaves coloured brightly—beautiful!
October brought some nice Thanksgiving dinners. Marian treated some of her friends to dinner at the RA.
Wet snow flurries started in mid November. Things outside looked clean and pretty. However the wet freezing stuff arrived at the month’s end, challenging everyone.
Early in December son Larry came one evening and cleaned all that treacherous ice from our driveway! Bless him!
December brings the usual Christmas activities—we attended a welcome for new neighbours across the street and plan to spend Christmas day with all our family at Kevin & Karen’s home. And, there will be some New Year celebrations.
Our warmest greetings to you and yours.
Marian and Fred
On 3-Jan-05, John Hopps wrote:
Hi
I was employed by DRTE(EL) on Montreal Road Labs from 1951 to 1954. I worked under Dr. Paghis for that entire period of time. I would like to become a member of CRC Friends. Please advise as to how I should proceed. I believe I have something to offer. I worked with DR. Paghis, Jim Bennet, Al Stapely, Clair Frayne, Jim Moffat, Cam Baker, Jim Henderson, Frank Smith, Taffy Davis, Roy Dohoo and others.
Thank you,
John Hopps
