Big, Bigger, Biggest

Big, Bigger, Biggest

What enables us to see so far into deep space? How can a submarine stay at sea for decades without refueling? Can an airplane really give a space shuttle a piggy-back ride? Get an in-depth look at the engineering breakthroughs and technological leaps that have made it possible to develop the big, bigger, biggest marvels in the world.
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10 episódios
  • 1. Submarine

    1. Submarine

    At 171m long, it is the US Navy's largest and can sail for 20 years without refuelling. Uncover the innovations in six landmark submarines that made it possible for the USS Pennsylvania to be built.
    At 171m long, it is the US Navy's largest and can sail for 20 years without refuelling. Uncover the innovations in six landmark submarines that made it possible for the USS Pennsylvania to be built.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    18 de nov. de 2009
  • 2. Dam

    2. Dam

    The Three Gorges Dam in China, the world's largest hydroelectric dam, is over 2km long, 60-storeys high and will generate enough electricity for 60 million people.
    The Three Gorges Dam in China, the world's largest hydroelectric dam, is over 2km long, 60-storeys high and will generate enough electricity for 60 million people.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    3 de ago. de 2009
  • 3. Space Station

    3. Space Station

    The International Space Station orbits 350kms above our heads, hurtling around Earth 15 times a day. Its crew performs vital experiments that will one day allow humans to live permanently in space.
    The International Space Station orbits 350kms above our heads, hurtling around Earth 15 times a day. Its crew performs vital experiments that will one day allow humans to live permanently in space.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    7 de set. de 2009
  • 4. Cruise Liner

    4. Cruise Liner

    Uncover the technological innovations on six iconic liners, including the RMS Queen Mary, that have allowed the world's biggest cruise ship to be developed: the Independence of the Seas.
    Uncover the technological innovations on six iconic liners, including the RMS Queen Mary, that have allowed the world's biggest cruise ship to be developed: the Independence of the Seas.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    31 de ago. de 2009
  • 5. Tunnel

    5. Tunnel

    Deeper than any other, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in the Swiss Alps paves the way for a high-speed rail link between Zurich and Milan. It was only made possible by innovations in six landmark tunnels.
    Deeper than any other, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in the Swiss Alps paves the way for a high-speed rail link between Zurich and Milan. It was only made possible by innovations in six landmark tunnels.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    24 de ago. de 2009
  • 6. Telescope

    6. Telescope

    Explore how innovative breakthroughs on six landmark telescopes contributed towards the development of the world's largest telescope, allowing astronomers to see further into space than ever before.
    Explore how innovative breakthroughs on six landmark telescopes contributed towards the development of the world's largest telescope, allowing astronomers to see further into space than ever before.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    31 de ago. de 2009
  • 7. Aircraft

    7. Aircraft

    The Antonov 124 is the world's largest cargo aircraft. It has carried everything from battle tanks to other aircraft all over the world. Uncover the technological leaps that enabled it to be built.
    The Antonov 124 is the world's largest cargo aircraft. It has carried everything from battle tanks to other aircraft all over the world. Uncover the technological leaps that enabled it to be built.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    7 de set. de 2009
  • 8. Oil Rig

    8. Oil Rig

    Uncover the six technological leaps in landmark oil platforms that have allowed the world's largest, the Perdido Spar, to be built in the Gulf of Mexico.
    Uncover the six technological leaps in landmark oil platforms that have allowed the world's largest, the Perdido Spar, to be built in the Gulf of Mexico.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    18 de set. de 2009
  • 9. Dome

    9. Dome

    Uncover the technological leaps in six landmark domes, including Rome's Pantheon and Florence's Cathedral, that have allowed the world's largest spanning dome to be built in Japan's Oita Stadium.
    Uncover the technological leaps in six landmark domes, including Rome's Pantheon and Florence's Cathedral, that have allowed the world's largest spanning dome to be built in Japan's Oita Stadium.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    24 de ago. de 2009
  • 10. Skywheel

    10. Skywheel

    Uncover the five major innovations in observation wheels like the original Ferris Wheel and London Eye, that have allowed the world's largest to be built: the Singapore Flyer.
    Uncover the five major innovations in observation wheels like the original Ferris Wheel and London Eye, that have allowed the world's largest to be built: the Singapore Flyer.
    SEM CLASS.
    50 min
    28 de set. de 2009
  • Big, Bigger, Biggest
    IMDb 8,0/1020091 temporada
    What enables us to see so far into deep space? How can a submarine stay at sea for decades without refueling? Can an airplane really give a space shuttle a piggy-back ride? Get an in-depth look at the engineering breakthroughs and technological leaps that have made it possible to develop the big, bigger, biggest marvels in the world.
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