Precise Giants

Synopsis
Discusses big earth-station antennas for transmitting and receiving. Deals with different antennas, accuracy demands, weather effects and manufacturing. Includes footage of Richard Dimbleby commentating on Telstar.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min. Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 18 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1981
Availability
Free loan
Uses
BSc/BEng degrees in telecommunications and mechanical engineering.*
Subjects
Engineering; Technology
Keywords
antenna systems; telecommunications

Credits

Director
Ted Poulter
Producer
Mike Capon
Cast
Paul Vaughan 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

British Telecom

Distributor

Name

British Telecom Film Library

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