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Atom and the Ocean

Public domain audiobook

Atom and the Ocean

by E. W. Seabrook Hull

English· 01:38:58· 17 chapters
This is one of the publications in the “Understanding the Atom” Series from the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Topics covered include an overview of the ocean, the role of nuclear energy, research project, oceanic instruments, nuclear powered vessels, desalination, and radiation preservation of seafood. - Summary by Larry Wilson

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Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    Introduction

    01:31
  2. Chapter 2

    Seeking Answers

    04:29
  3. Chapter 3

    Energy for Exploration

    04:31
  4. Chapter 4

    The World Ocean Part 1

    07:44
  5. Chapter 5

    The World Ocean Part 2

    03:38
  6. Chapter 6

    Nuclear Energy's Role Part 1

    04:39
  7. Chapter 7

    Nuclear Energy's Role Part 2

    02:42
  8. Chapter 8

    Nuclear Energy's Role Part 3

    05:57
  9. Chapter 9

    Nuclear Energy's Role Part 4

    07:35
  10. Chapter 10

    Research Projects Part 1

    10:22
  11. Chapter 11

    Research Projects Part 2

    09:21
  12. Chapter 12

    Oceanographic Instruments

    08:51
  13. Chapter 13

    Environmental Safety Studies

    03:01
  14. Chapter 14

    The Atom at Work in the Sea

    12:10
  15. Chapter 15

    Ocean Engineering & Fresh Water from Seawater

    06:47
  16. Chapter 16

    Radiation Preservation of Seafood & Project Plowshare

    03:27
  17. Chapter 17

    A New Fram and the Three-Dimensional Ocean

    02:13