Faraday Lectures 1972: Part 1: History and Principles of Navigation, The: Dead Reckoning and Inertial Navigation

Subtitle

History and principles of navigation: dead reckoning and inertial navigation

Synopsis

Defines ‘navigation’ and shows how man developed methods of homing and how to determine latitude and longitude, using dead reckoning. Following Faraday’s discovery of electro-magnetic induction came the replacement of the compass by the gyroscope and, more recently, the devleopment of inertial navigaion and refinements in astronavigation. The presentation is dated (a filmed lecture) but includes interesting demonstrations of equipment, especially gyroscopes.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 33 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1972

Availability

Hire

Uses

Scientists interested in navigational astronomy from an historical perspective.

Subjects

Astronomy

Keywords

compasses; gyroscopes; navigation skills

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Oasis Films

Sponsor

Name

Ministry of Defence (Air)

Distributor

Name

Services Sound & Vision Corporation

Phone

01494 871737

Fax

01494 872982

Address

Narcot Lane
Chalfont St Peter
Gerrards Cross, Bucks