In the quest for an international standard Microwave Landing System for aircraft, Australia has developmed Interscan. The CSIRO Division of Radio Physics undertook this development using their knowledge and technology acquired by their pioneering research into radio astronomy. Filmed at Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne.
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ACMI Identifier
321794
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tullamarine Airport (Vic.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Aeronautical instruments
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Airplanes - Landing
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Airports
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Aeronautical instruments
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Radio astronomy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)