Summary: Film describing the Searchwater system, "the most advanced marine airborne surveillance radar", designed and manufactured by EMI.
Description: Montage of various maritime activities: the sea is "rich in resources" but can also contain hidden threats. Aerial surveillance gives a better chance of locating these, and Searchwater, used by the RAF, is described as "the next generation of radar". Research and development scenes are followed by technical information regarding the installation of the units. The search techniques used by Searchwater are described, including close shots of the "ergonomically designed" console installed in surveillance aircraft.
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Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:DRF 8371
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:1976-1989
Production Date:1979
Production Country: GB
Production Details: EMI (Production sponsor)
Clarendon (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 400 ft (ca); Running time: 10 mins
