Waving Not Drowning

Synopsis: Uses the story of two Cornish fishermen to illustrate the physics they rely on. New fishing techniques such as pair-trawling require essential communication between boats. Even small boats now carry equipment including radio, GPS and radar that rely on the physics of electromagnetic waves. Two pair-trawling captains are challenged to turn off their electronic equipment and try using other kinds of waves to keep in touch.
Series: Physical World, The: Course S207
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 2000
Notes: Also available in a 2 DVD pack, combined with the other programmes from the S207 course and software relating to the course textbooks. Price £79.99 + £14.00 VAT. Ref no S207DVDPACK
Subjects: Physics
Keywords: electromagnetism; telecommunications

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