Megastructures (3 Parts)

Synopsis

This three-part series investigates the challenges in terms of design and technology involved in producing some of the greatest triumphs of modern engineering. Using live action, re-creations, archival footage and CGI, SUPERCOPTERS looks at the latest ‘super choppers’ built to fly fast and silently on a range of missions. SUPER RIGS looks at the very large oil and gas rigs that are going deeper and being built in more hostile environments than ever before. SUPER SUB looks at the development of submarines, some historic accidents and how new technologies are being used to prevent future calamities.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2010

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

engineering design; gas pipelines; helicopters; materials science; oil platforms; submarines

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

188 minutes

Year

2010

Production Company

Name

National Geographic Television

Distributor

Name

FremantleMedia Home Entertainment

Email

videodvd@fremantlemedia.com

Web

http://www.fremantlehomeentertainment.com/ External site opens in new window

 

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