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  • World Wise Web GPS (Season 1, Episode 4)
  • Podcast Episode | 10 min | Documentary, Short

World Wise Web

GPS (Season 1, Episode 4)
Podcast Episode | 10 min | Documentary, Short

The digital world only works if it is connected. In the early 1970s, Professor Bradford Parkinson was working with the United States Air Force as an engineer leading the team that developed the Global Positioning System, or GPS, which uses...See moreThe digital world only works if it is connected. In the early 1970s, Professor Bradford Parkinson was working with the United States Air Force as an engineer leading the team that developed the Global Positioning System, or GPS, which uses satellites to pinpoint users wherever they are. Sixteen-year-old Malak from Israel finds out from Professor Parkinson how it all came about, and why he still uses maps to sail by. Written by 'BBC: World Service' (& Britrick_c21) See less
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Producer
Tasmin Barber (producer)
Composer
Nick Thorburn (composer)
Status
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Updated Feb 1, 2020

Release date
Feb 1, 2020 (United Kingdom)

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3 cast members
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Anna Zanelli
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Malak Lahham
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Bradford Parkinson
Self - Professor, United States Air Force (as Professor Bradford Parkinson) Self - Professor, United States Air Force (as Professor Bradford Parkinson)   See fewer
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