Highlights some of the new techniques being used in exploration, transporting and handling of natural resources in order to meet the increasing needs of modern society. Demonstrates new methods employing electronics, computers, lasers, aircraft, heavy machinery, and seismic equipment in locating additional resources on land and beneath the seas. Industrial promotional film for Litton Industries.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013303
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial equipment
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Exploration
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Surveying
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Computers
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electronics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lasers
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Surveying
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)