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  1. Exploring Earth Science (199 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Astronomy; Geography; Geology; Space science
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    Reference material for the for physical geography, geology and space science. The materials include textual, photographic, video and animation resources. Topics include the earth’s surface, geological...

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  2. Countdown to the Invisible Universe (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UK, Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. 58 min., 1999 sale: US$19.95 (+p&p)

    Shows how the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS), catalogued details of the infrared sky through our galaxy and beyond. It has aided in the discovery of more than 20,000 new galaxies. Discusses the...

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  3. Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing, An (1986 Video)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Hire sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.

    A general introduction to the history, principles and practice of remote sensing. After mentioning early airborne observations through aerial photography to satellite systems, discusses the basic principles...

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  4. Towards a Greener Planet (1986 Video)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Hire Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 20 min.

    Assesses applications of remote sensing in problems of environmental management and agricultural monitoring. It follows on from AN INTRODUCTION TO SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING. Introduces the principles of...

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  5. Voyager 2 at Uranus (1986 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Sale, 20 slides. col.

    Over a period of six hours on 24th January 1986, the Uranian system was probed in detail and the dots that were its moons became new worlds. Voyager 2 discovered ten new moons in addition to the known five...

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  6. Remote Sensing: Marine and Coastal Applications (1984 Video)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Hire Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 20 min.

    Shows applications of remote sensing in marine science with an emphasis on coastal zone processes. Outlines the industrial, scientific and environmental topics of importance in this zone, and the potential...

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  7. Eole (1983 Film)

    Subject
    Physics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    An account of the development of the Eole programme, with strong emphasis on systems and material design and testing. The experiment involved the launching of a fleet of atmospheric balloons and a satellite...

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  8. Minerals Exploration: The Use of Remotely-Sensed Data (1982 Film)

    Subject
    Geology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows geologists undertaking a minerals survey in South Dakota. Examples of remotely-sensed images are shown including satellite pictures and photographs taken by a low-flying aircraft. There are sequences...

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  9. Vegetation Assessment: The Use of Remotely Sensed Data (1982 Film)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shot in South Dakota, the film follows a consultant team using remotely sensed data to assist in deciding on a power line route carrying electricity across the state. Shows the importance of field work...

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  10. Voyager (1982 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory proposed a mission in the 1960s to send spacecraft to the giant outer planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. In 1977 Voyagers 1 & 2 were launched. The leading...

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