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A Quick Dive Into How Submarines Work

A Quick Dive Into How Submarines Work

FromShort Wave


A Quick Dive Into How Submarines Work

FromShort Wave

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Mar 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Submarines can descend thousands of feet below the surface of the ocean, but to do so, they have to deal with an enormous amount of pressure. In this episode, engineer and pilot Bruce Strickrott of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution explains some of the fundamental engineering principles that allow submarines to dive so deep without imploding under the pressure.Have any questions you'd like us to try answering? Send us an email, shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.