Episode number 3 of Series “Maps and Map Reading”.
Using the example of a company setting up a VHF radio network in rugged mountain country, the film examines the lines of sight, gradients and contour patterns. Produced for the State Emergency Service Tasmania.
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ACMI Identifier
014408
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maps
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountains
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - Tasmania
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landforms
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mountains
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - Tasmania
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Maps
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)