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Cool Stuff And How It Works

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Année : 2007

Nombre de saisons : 1

Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 25 minutes

Genre(s) : Documentaire

The world is full of cool things we'd all love to get our hands on. But how do these things work? From fire suits that withstand two thousand degree flames, to aircraft that can convert into a helicopter in mid air, to high speed personal jet packs - our host, Steve Truitt goes inside these amazing inventions and gadgets, and uncovers the hidden secrets of how they operate. The programme uses state of the art, high technology imaging techniques- such as high speed cameras, scanning electron microscopes, and infrared viewfinders to reveal the previously unseen operation of this 'cool stuff'.

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Épisode 1 - Secrets of Firefighting, Infrared Cameras

30 mai 2007

Learn more about six amazing new protective technologies: a fire proof suit, iris scanner, armored car, a robot that disables bombs, liquid armor, and airport explosives detectors. Uncover how they work using special high-tech imaging techniques.

Épisode 2 - Fastest Electric Car, Armored Cars, Slow Motion Cameras

6 juin 2007

In this episode our host puts his body on the line: sticking his hand in a flame-thrower, attempting to crack a security system at Fujitzu's headquarters, getting to blow up New York's finest fireworks.

Épisode 3 - Osprey , Air

13 juin 2007

The Osprey is one of the most advanced and versatile aircraft in the American Defense Force. We explore the mechanics of wingless human flight in a giant wind tunnel.

Épisode 4 - Airport Security, Biometric Eye Scan, Body Armor

20 juin 2007

Welcome to the world of high security and how science keeps coming up with new ways to keep us safe from personal attack, safe in high-risk jobs, and safer when we travel on airplanes.

Épisode 5 - Artificial Knee, Cooling the Body, 3-D Ultrasound

27 juin 2007

See how 3D ultrasound has revolutionized heart surgery. Witness the incredible sci-fi world of the bionic limb and how the architecture of your veins can identify exactly who you are.

Épisode 6 - Bomb Robot, Airport Security, Fireworks

4 juillet 2007

The Massachusetts bomb squad demos the Talon, a robot that can neutralize bombs while keeping people at a safe distance. Airport security scanner, Entry Scan, that detects particles on peoples clothes that could contain residues of explosives or narcotics. Finally a look at fireworks.

Épisode 7 - Big Wave Surfer, Motion Capture, Virtual Reality

11 juillet 2007

A look at a wave machine that can be surfed, motion capture techniques used in video games, and the space shuttle landing simulator at NASA.

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