Extreme Ice Machines
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202060 minEnded

Extreme Ice Machines

Network:Science

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S01E08 - "Hi-Tech Mega Marvels"

Aired on Nov 5, 2020, 2:00 AM

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From living among polar bears, to servicing the world's northern most airport, the incredible engineers behind these innovative machines break down these groundbreaking inventions and prove how they help us to survive in conditions that could otherwise be deadly.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
September 16, 2020
Ended
November 4, 2020
Schedule
Wednesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 8 Episodes)

Monster of the Arctic

When melting ice threatens to flood a town, a 22-ton amphibious mega machine battles the elements to save the day; in the Arctic, the Canadian Air Force relies on a massive transport aircraft to deliver supplies and personnel to far-off places.

Sep 16, 2020

60 min

Subzero Special Ops

Military search and rescue efforts in deadly arctic conditions rely on a specialized helicopter with unrivaled power and endurance, and special access reveals how it works; in the Alps, a monster snow blower keeps trains running in dangerous weather.

Sep 23, 2020

60 min

Arctic's Toughest

The world's only actual all-terrain vehicle is an Arctic mega monster that can conquer land, snow, and water in dangerous conditions; elsewhere in avalanche country, only one machine can climb deadly mountains and protect a major highway.

Sep 30, 2020

60 min

US Army Super Helicopter

A helicopter tailor-made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions, and a trio of small but mighty tugboats move cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska, proving that size doesn't dictate power.

Oct 7, 2020

60 min

Giants of the North

See how tourists explore the far reaches of northern Canada and gain exclusive access to polar bears on custom-built rovers, and how the Twin Otter aircraft drops much needed supplies to isolated villages.

Oct 14, 2020

60 min

Beast in the Snow

The Yeti is a custom-made snow-eater that keeps a critical Alaskan airport open for business, and experts reveal how cutting-edge engineering and the latest technology keep this machine running in the toughest conditions.

Oct 21, 2020

60 min

Goliath Below Zero

Experts use a cutting-edge, all-terrain engineering marvel to access a perilous job site covered in snow; special insider access reveals how this modern marvel helps get the job done.

Oct 28, 2020

60 min

Hi-Tech Mega Marvels

A special drone uses cutting-edge technology to fly deep into treacherous, hard-to-reach mountains on dangerous search and rescue missions, and a hi-tech ice machine works tirelessly at a Toronto airport to keep flights running in brutal conditions.

Nov 4, 2020

60 min

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