Canada (DC)
Technology Documentary hosted by Kevin Brauch and
published by Discovery Channel broadcasted as part
of DC Mega World series in 2008 - English
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Could Canadian scientists be on the verge of
unlocking the secrets of the Universe? From
incredible underground laboratories to off-road
vehicles fit for a superhero, Canada is home to
some of the world's most impressive scientific and
engineering accomplishments. Hosted by Kevin
Brauch (da Vinci: Unlocking the Genius, Thirsty
Traveller) Discovery HD explores mind-blowing
technological achievements from coast to coast.
Highlights from MegaWorld: Canada includes:
The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNOLAB)
In the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNOLAB)
located 2km underground in Sudbury, Ontario
scientists are exploring matter that may change
what we thought we knew about the sun and our
universe. The lab houses state of the art
equipment capable of capturing invisible
elementary particles called neutrinos as they hurl
from the sun at the speed of light. Find out what
these neutrinos are revealing about the sun, the
universe and what the SNOLAB is investigating
next.
Martin Mars
The Martin Mars flying boats were originally
produced by the US Navy for carrying troops and
cargo but in 1959 they were bought and converted
into the world's largest water bomber, used to
combat forest fires in British Columbia. This
behemoth scoops water into its belly from nearby
lakes, mixes it with a fire retardant chemical and
dumps the concoction onto the flames. Incredibly,
the Martin Mars can hold up to 27,250 litres of
water, enough to cover an area of up to 16 square
kilmeteres.
Hydro Quebec
Hydro Quebec is currently in the middle of a
mega-construction project. To keep up with the
demand for electricity, they are moving an entire
river near James Bay and building a new
powerhouse, dam and even a spillway.
Spyder
The Spyder - made by Montreal-based company
Bombardier - is the kind of ride that would make
even Batman jealous. Part motorcycle, part ATV and
all fun, this three-wheeled roadster combines the
performance and sensation of a motorcycle with the
comfort and control of sports car.
The International Ice Patrol Team
Icebergs are a serious threat to the safety of
vessels working in arctic waters. High above the
Atlantic the International Ice Patrol team uses
sophisticated tracking technologies to locate the
icebergs, frequently saving the lives aboard the
ships and oil rigs in the area.
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Technical Specs
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Video Codec: h264 ,AVC-1
Video Bitrate: 4000 kbps
Video Resolution: 1280x720 (height x width)
Video Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio Codec: AC3
Audio BitRate: 384 kbps
Audio Streams: 2.0
Audio Languages: English
RunTime Per Part: 46 min
Number Of Parts: 1
Part Size: 1.4 GB
Subtitles: none
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Links
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1) Related Documentaries
* The Iceberg that Sank the Titanic
* Bone Diggers
* Building Big
2) ed2k Links
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