Van Allen Radiation Belts, The: Exploring in Space

Synopsis

Dr Van Allen and other scientists explain some of the purposes and methods of obtaining information in exploratory space flights. Illustrates the complicated instrumentation and procedures necessary for exploration of the radiation belts.*

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 17 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1963

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Astronomy; Space science

Keywords

space phenomena; Van Allen radiation belts

Credits

Contributor

Donald A Boyer; James Van Allen

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

USA

Sponsor

Name

NASA

Web

http://www.nasa.gov/ External site opens in new window

Notes

use for National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001