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MONEX Monsoon Experiment, 1980

 Item — Box: 33
MONEX: The Monsoon Experiment
MONEX: The Monsoon Experiment

Scope and Contents

2 copies. ; Film Specifications - 16mm film ; Description - Film depicts islanders working on boats and land, discusses weather impact and survival regarding monsoons. Shows scientists researching and discussing the science of the monsoon. Land, sea, and sun relationships. Satellite data over time. Agricultural considerations. Shows simulations of the global activity of the monsoon. Maps and classroom activity. Kuala Lumpur, Malasia, Borneo, Aircraft and aerial footage. Seasonal considerations. Saudi Arabian Desert. Pakistan, Arabian Sea, tropical depressions, westerly winds, Bay of Bengal, Bombay, Oceanography, wave motion, Indian Ocean, lage scale global experiment, satellites, Madison Wisconsin, balloon launch, weather stations, Bangladesh, local people celebrating the hopes of rain. ; Location - Kuala Lumpur, Malasia, Borneo, Saudi Arabian Desert, Pakistan, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Bombay, Indian Ocean, Madison Wisconsin, Bangladesh, Calcutta. ; Color ; Sound ; Date - 1980 ; Reel Size - 10.5" ; Approx. Film Length - 700' ; Approx. Running Time - 18 min. 20 sec. ; Condition - Some tape residue, plays well, sounds a bit muddy, but understandable. ; Opening Credits - None. ; Ending Credits - Produced for and sponsored by The National Science Foundation, Division of Atmospheric Sciences and Division of International Programs through NCAR, by Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. Producer / Director - Peter Rosen, Writer - Phillip S. Goodman, Cinematographers - Burleigh Wartes, George Voellmer, Animation - Stan Phillips and Assoc. Scientific Advisors - Dr. Joachim Kuettner, NCAR. Dr. Richard Greenfield, NSF. Dr. Joy Fien, NSF. Dr. T. N. Krishnamurti, Florida State University. Dr. J. Shakula, NASA. Dr. M. S. Unninayar, NCAR. Dr. John Young, University of Wisconsin. produced with the cooperation of NOAA, The Office of Naval Research.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980

Creator

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There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 40.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English