A Torrid Journey
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Discusses the problems of radiant heat from the sun with respect to space travel. Stresses aerodynamic heating from friction when leaving an re-entering the earth's atmosphere. Features the late Captain Iven C. Kincheloe, U.S. Air Force test pilot, who tells of his experiences with the rocket powered Bell X-2 and discusses the forthcoming X-15 rocket plane. (KUHT) Film.
More in Doctor and the Law Series no 2
- A Torrid Journey 1959
- ATOMIC BARRAGE 1959
- Collision stations 1959
- Eternal Day, Eternal Night 1959
- FLIGHT TOWARD THE STARS 1959
- GAS OF LIFE 1959
- LIFE ON OTHER WORLDS 1959
- Living room in the void 1959
- MEDICINE OF FLIGHT 1959
- SATELLITES AND MISSILES 1959
- SEA OF AIR 1959
- Unseen Burden 1959
- UNSUBSTANTIAL FLESH 1959
- Evaluating Criminal Responsibility 1961
Sources
- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, description, catalog record
- Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62) — title, catalog record
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