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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Portrait of Earth (1980 Film)

    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    A study of satellites from Echo and Early Bird through ERTS, Navsats, Weather Sats to Landsat and Satellite Business Systems. Shows the effort put into the weather study of the earth and ends with a review...

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  5. Remote Sensing: A New Angle on the World (1980 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Deals with the equipment used in obtaining and interpreting views from high altitudes and space for a multitude of purposes which include obtaining information on geological formations, vegetation, marine...

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  6. Growing Concerns (1977 Film)

    Subject
    Agriculture; Geography
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    An account of the role of LANDSAT satellite in providing data on the extent and productivity of major agricultural crops. Emphasis is on the crop economy in the USA but the global monitoring/surveillance...

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  7. Pollution Solution, The (1976 Film)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Considers the surveillance and monitoring capabilities of earth orbiting satellites using acid waste pollution as a case study. Discusses the use of LANDSAT for information in reclaiming land after...

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  8. Remote Possibilities (1976 Film)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Details the technique of spectral band photography and its applications to the management of the earth’s resources.

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