Learning on ScreenModelling Satellite Motion
- Synopsis
- Focuses on the problem of finding the radius of orbit of a geosynchronous satellite. Reviews the mathematic required and presents a detailed solution to the problem,e xplaining the modelling process. The interpretation leads to Kepler’s third law. Also presents problems associated with space technology, which are illustrated with NASA footage.
- Series
- Mechanics in Action, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.
- Year of production
- 1992
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £12.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Notes
- Reviewed by Ian Wilson in ‘Times Educational Supplement (8/10/93).
- Subjects
- Mathematics; Physics
- Keywords
- mathematical modelling; mechanics; motion (physics); space technology
Credits
- Director
- John Murray
- Cast
Carol Vorderman
Production Company
- Name
University of Leeds Media Services
- Notes
- see Leeds University Television
Distributor
- Name
Leeds University Television
- Contact
- Sally Popplewell (Sales supervisor)
- mediaservices@leeds.ac.uk
- Web
- http://mediant.leeds.ac.uk/vtcatalogue/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0113 343 2660
- Fax
- 0113 343 2669
- Address
- Media Services
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
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