The story of the vortex

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Date
1959
Summary
Defines a vortex and explains its structure.  Shows several types of vortex including the ring, tip and thermal vortex.  Uses the smoke box, water tank, and motion pictures of tornadoes to illustrate how a vortex behaves. (State University of Iowa) Kinescope.
Contributors
Dr. Alexander Lippisch; State University of Iowa
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genre
Educational
Subject
Aviation ; Aerodynamics.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:38); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003383579; Other: GR00428914; MDPI Barcode: 40000003383579

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