Looking at Heat

Synopsis
Demonstrates the use of infra-red thermography to monitor the effectiveness of arthritic drug treatments. Another important method of heat transfer is convection and this is illustrated using the technique of schlieren optics. Looks at the medical applications of this system and records live the first ever experiment of the effectiveness of a new design of incubator for premature babies.
Series
Thermofluid Mechanics and Energy, Course T233
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production
1982
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
arthritis; heat transfer; incubators; thermography

Credits

Producer
Kevin Newport; Martin Wright

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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