1. 1 Moshe Z. Netzer Moshe Z. Netzer Israel IEEE EMC Chapter Chairman EMC Engineering and Safety ISRAEL netzerm@netvision.net.il Welcome to the Israel IEEE EMC Chapter

2. 2 Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The Beginning The Israel IEEE EMC Chapter was founded in 1982 by two prominent persons: –Mr. Rafi Rubinstein –Mr. Oren Hartal The first IEEE EMC Chapter outside the USA! Mr. Elya Joffe elevated the Chapter to its present statusMr. Elya Joffe elevated the Chapter to its present status The first Chapter organizing the International IEEE EMC Symposium (May 2003) outside the USA!

3. 3 Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The Early Days Since its founding, the Chapter’s membership was 20 all of which IEEE members Activities include: –2-3 annual (technical) meetings One Full day, and 2 technical sessions within other meetings –Elections, every two, three years Moshe Netzer has been re-elected as Chairman, 2007 –No open-to-the-public activities The Chapter served its membership!The Chapter served its membership!

4. 4 Last Event – 28 July 2009 ESD - Fire and Explosion Risk in the Processing and Military Industry Introduction to ESD as an ignition source through HAZMATS, M. Netzer Techniques for achieving safety within hazardous work environment, J. Shapira NISCO Static Electricity causing Industry nuisance and remedies for, M. Netzer Glenpool Tank Explosion and Fire 2003, M. Warshevski, Haifa Refineries ESD Failure Analysis Methodology, E. Zadok Fire and Explosion Events – Lesson learned, Shay Segev – TEVA Instituting ESD Safety Procedures in RAFAEL, E. Bitan

5. 5 Last Event – 28 July 2009

6. 6 Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - The Turning Point The Chapter was getting older, ready for the great breakthrough: Hosting the IEEE International Symposium on EMC However… The EMC Society were cautious: True “Israeli Chutzpah” The Chapter was “under test” –“Go and organize a small Regional Symposium first, then we will see!” You want to... What?

7. 7 The “Regional Symposium” - an Overwhelming Success More than 200 Participants, from 18 Countries –Including Japan, Australia, USA, East & West Europe, etc… Extensive technical program –5 day program –80 technical papers (reviewed by IEEE TAC) –3-4 parallel sessions –2 days of Workshops & Tutorials –Technical exhibition (x25 exhibitors) IEEE EMC-S BoD official representative The Israel EMC Chapter - on the map!

8. 8 May 2003 the Chapter host 2003 IEEE International Symposium on EMC, Istanbul, Turkey Radiating Compatibility from the East” >10 years after initial petition host the IEC TC77 Committee meeting in conjunction with the Symposium

9. 9 June 13 th 2004 the Chapter host Electromagnetic Influence (ELF) Basic Exposure Limitations and Engineering Ramifications EMF and Health: Science, Uncertainty and Policy Lack of Consensus Concerning Adverse Affects of Non-ionizing Radiation Available Engineering Measures and Techniques for Decreasing ELF Magnetic Field International Standardization in ELF Electromagnetic Exposure and the Known Physiological and Health Effects of ELF Field Exposure

10. 10 Santa Clara EMC Symposium, Aug. 04

11. 11 Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Today Significant Membership growth: –> 200 Chapter members, of whom - > 20 IEEE members –Averaging 70 (!) participants per meeting Increased National recognition –Industry and Academy seek to support Chapter activities Increased cooperation: –Israel Institution of Standards (IIS) –URSI, Commission E –SEEEI A 10  20 dB Increase!!!

12. 12 Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Today More International Involvement –Representation in the EMC-S BoD –The first IEEE EMC-S Distinguished Lecturer in Region 8, from the Israel Chapter and the president of the IEEE EMCS –Chapter members are active in international symposia worldwide (Japan, China, S. Korea, Singapore, USA, Europe, etc.) Increased enthusiasm among Chapter members Chapter Board includes 5 officers –Chairman –Vice Chairman –Secretary –Technical Activities Officer –Student Involvement Officer

13. 13 Israel IEEE EMC Chapter - Future Goals We have the Choice! CC ooperation with the neighboring countries HH armonization of EMC Regulations OO penness to the Public II nvolvement in National EMC activities CC onferences and colloquiums EEE MC E ducation to all electrical/electronic engineers