Tactical to practical [videorecording] / produced by Edelman Productions for the History Channel ; producers, Jonathan Gruber, John Von Seeburg, Jeff Simon.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
Distributed by New Video, Distributed by New Video,
Copyright Date:
c2003
Description:
1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Hunter Ellis, Graham Hawkes, John Litherland, George Matsumoto, Jacky Douglas, Steven DeTeresa, Greg Martin, Fred Lagergren, Dutch DeGay.
Summary:
"From the Jeep and RADAR to the interstate highway system, countless things that we take for granted in our everyday lives got their start as top-secret (or at least strictly military) programs. Tactical to Practical shows how they move into common use, talking to the engineers and scientists who invent, refine and transform the machines and technologies, as well as the people who use them. Former "Top Gun" Navy pilot and Survivor Marquesas veteran Hunter Ellis leads this look at three fascinating examples of the Tactical to Practical path. From Wolfpacks to tourist excursions, submarines have made an incredible evolution. New materials have changed everything from the parkas skiers wear to the way airplanes are made. And radar has revolutionized both warfare and the commercial aviation industry. Each story is highlighted by important examples of the technology in action and interviews with experts in the field."--Publisher's website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.