The view from space has given us a total vision of our planet—a perspective and perception made possible through the development of remote-sensing technology in connection with Earth-orbiting satellites and aircraft. This film details some of the practical, down-to-earth applications of this technology and Canada’s activity in this field, particularly where it concerns the better management of natural resources and the environment. The capabilities are astonishing, and the need for responsible conservation is explicitly stated.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006459
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental policy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Canada
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Airplanes
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Remote sensing
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)