Animated and live-action sequences are used to explain the water cycle and to show how solar energy is transformed, transmitted through space, utilised by man and by plants, and stored for future use. Shows the work of scientists in converting the sun’s energy into industrial power. Includes an exploratory visit to the sun by means of telescopic stop-motion photography.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312755
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy transfer
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hydrologic cycle
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources - Research
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Energy transfer
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power resources - Research
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Energy transfer
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Hydrologic cycle
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Power resources - Research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)