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Acknowledgements

I wish to thank the following people who helped this project reach a successful outcome
(Listed in order of Disappearance from the Wythenshawe Site while it closed down around me, re-locating to Berkeley Technology Centre)
bulletRobert Owen, my official Industrial Supervisor, for the advice and encouragement he gave me on his flying visits from BTC (Berkeley Technology Centre).
bulletCharles Schneider, the Statistician, for trying the program in simulation mode at BTC.
bulletAlan Stansfield, for telephone support in FORTRAN and general computer support after relocating at BTC.
bulletMike Toft, the User, for returning from BTC to use the system.
bulletPeter Pascoe, my unofficial Industrial Supervisor, for all the help and suggestions he gave me.
bulletJohn Hoad, my University Supervisor, for advise and help at both ends of the project.