Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World. Episode 31, Satellites and Cell Phones.
Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World. Episode 31, Satellites and Cell Phones.
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Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
W. Bernard Carlson
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.
We all have cell phones, but how many of us know how they actually work? Visit the world of communications satellites, radio towers, and mobile networks. You'll take an in-depth look at how bandwidth, infrastructure, and competition between companies like Motorola and AT&T have allowed for truly global communications.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
6771416 Kanopy
History, Ancient.
Engineering.
Education films.
Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
W. Bernard Carlson
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.
We all have cell phones, but how many of us know how they actually work? Visit the world of communications satellites, radio towers, and mobile networks. You'll take an in-depth look at how bandwidth, infrastructure, and competition between companies like Motorola and AT&T have allowed for truly global communications.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
6771416 Kanopy
History, Ancient.
Engineering.
Education films.