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Mawer, Bill
Engineer (00137758);7/25/2005, Vol. 293 Issue 7680, p18
Reports on the involvement of technology developers on improving the security systems for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. Several identified security threats; Importance of the siting of the electronic security hardware; Technologies for transportation security purposes.
Innovation can be UK's golden edge. Lee, Andrew // Engineer (00137758);8/18/2008, Vol. 293 Issue 7754, p5
The article presents an overview on how engineers can help British athletes to win a haul of medals at the Olympic Games in Great Britain in 2012. The author states that there will be a heavy focus on the ability of the country's civil engineering and construction sectors to deliver a game that...
Going for gold. Baker, Berenice // Engineer (00137758);8/18/2008, Vol. 293 Issue 7754, p22
The article reports that engineers and technologists in Great Britain have developed a high technology solution that would help British athletes win more medals in the Olympic Games in 2012. Doctor Scott Drawer states that of �100 million per year being ploughed into preparations for the...
From national pride to public health - The London legacy. Someren, Ken van; Tew, Garry // Sport & Exercise Scientist;Autumn2012, Issue 33, p6
The article discusses the revolutionary development of high performance sport over the 2000s decade. It mentions that London 2012 Olympics has afforded an opportunity and focus for collaboration between high performance sport, education and technology and engineering industry, and in each of the...
LONDON DIARIES. Davies, Paul // Sport & Exercise Scientist;Dec2010, Issue 26, p6
The article examines the advances that are being made in innovation and the application of technology to ensure Great Britain's Paralympic athletes have access to cutting-edge technology at the 2012 Paralympic Games. It states that the equipment used by the paralympic athletes are the Formula I...
London lorry ban will stay despite disruption to routes. Druce, Chris // Commercial Motor;10/27/2011, Vol. 216 Issue 5456, p7
The article reports that the London Councils remains its stance on the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) to be used during the 2012 Olympics in London, England despite of the expected disruption it may cause during the period.
Digital cops. Bartlett, Jamie; Omand, David // Prospect;Aug2012, Issue 197, p19
The authors discuss the significance of social media in ensuring public safety in large events like the 2012 Olympics in London, England. They explain how the social media and its speed potential, which allowed fast recruitment and organisation of various social movements and demonstrations,...
Bugging Cars for Olympic Style Safety. // Security: Solutions for Enterprise Security Leaders;Aug2009, Vol. 46 Issue 8, p14
The article reports on the Chinese-style spy bug surveillance plan to be installed in taxis for crime prevention in London, England. It mentions that British police might install such spy bug technology in preventing any possible crimes for the protection of athletes and visitors in the upcoming...
No security assurance. Leach, Adam // Supply Management;Aug2012, Vol. 17 Issue 8, p14
The article explores whether better outcome could have been achieved if the Olympic security contract awarded to G4S was managed differently. It notes G4S' revelation that it was unable to give assurances it could provide its full allotment of guards for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in...
Will the Olympics change the public's view of engineering? Harris, Stephen // Engineer (Online Edition);8/10/2012, p6
The author comments on how the engineers in Great Britain have responded to the challenge posed by the 2012 Olympics in London, England. Some of the aspects of the ways by which engineering has contributed to the Games include the venues at the Olympic Park, the transport system and the...