Atom goes to sea

Duration: 0:11:00

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1954

Creator: Inc: Publisher

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Discusses the possibilities and advantages of using atomic fuel for the propulsion of submarines. Points out several of the difficulties confronted in the use of the atomic engine, such as shielding, reducing the size, and selecting proper liquid for heat transfer. Outlines the Navy developmental plan and shows scenes of the Schenectady testing plant for atomic engines. Pictures the launching of the Nautilus and speculates on possible peacetime use of atomic energy., Explains how an atomic powered submarine operates. Includes scenes at the knolls atomic power laboratory in schenectady and the submarine reactor test site at west milton, new york. All theoretical and doesn't actually show atomic subs. Some animation. Some atomic blast footage. Treats atomic power as moving rather than destructive force. Animation explains principle of nuclear propulsion used in submarine "sea wolf" & shows scientific & mechanical developments aiding in sub's production.

Complete Record: , Discusses the possiblities and advantages of using atomic fuel for the propultion of submarines. Points out several of the difficulties confronted in the use of the atomic engine, such as sheilding, reducing the size, and selecting proper liquid for heat transfer. Outlines the navey developmental plan and shows scenes of the Schenectady testing plant for atomic engines. Pictures the launching of the Nautilus and specualtes on possible peacetime use of atomic energy., Explains how an atomic powered submarine operates. Includes scenes at the knolls atomic power laboratory in schenectady and the submarine reactor test site at west milton, new york. All theoretical and doesn't actually show atomic subs. Some animation. Some atomic blast footage. Treats atomic power as moving rather than destructive force. Animation explains principle of nuclear propulsion used in submarine "sea wolf" & shows scientific & mechanical developments aiding in sub's production.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.