How Do They Do It? - S06E12: Airplane Parachutes, Solar Power, Photochromic Lenses

Name: Airplane Parachutes, Solar Power, Photochromic Lenses
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-09-24
Duration: 22 min

Sep 24, 2009DocumentarySeason 6, Episode 12

How do they use explosive rockets to catch crashing planes in mid-air and how do sunbathing techniques help scientists catch rays of sun? Plus, the shady secrets of sunglasses.

Cast: Rupert Degas, Robert Llewellyn

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All Episodes - Season 6

01Coordinate Blue Angels Airshows, Build An Indoor Ski Slope, Make SushiJul 16, 2009 02Produce Power from Waste, Customize Supercars, Make Super Steel SwordsJul 16, 2009 03Cowboys Hats, Deep Sea Dive, Inflight CateringJul 23, 2009 04De-Ice Planes, Glossy Magazines, Electric Sports CarJul 30, 2009 05Communicate With Spacecraft, Maintain SupertankersAug 06, 2009 06Operate Mega Hotels, Cut Metal With Lasers, Build A Gold Course In DubaiAug 13, 2009 07Drill Through Solid Rock, Produce OJ, Bend GlassAug 20, 2009 08Service Jumbo Jets, Create Nuclear Power, Build PianosAug 27, 2009 09Artificial Reefs, Earthquake Proof Buildings, Rocket Fuel CarsSep 03, 2009 10Develop G-Suits, Operate The Smart Grid, Track And Stop A Stolen CarSep 10, 2009 11Assembly Line Robots, Seal Wine Bottles, Desalinize Sea WaterSep 17, 2009 12Airplane Parachutes, Solar Power, Photochromic LensesSep 24, 2009 13Blast Through Rock, Map Earth, Provide Flowers Year-RoundOct 01, 2009 14Work In 600 Degree Heat, Make Champagne, Expand One Of The World's Largest PortsOct 08, 2009 15Manufacture Propellers, Create Intelligent Cars, Turn Metal Into MagnetsOct 15, 2009 16Maintain The World's Largest Aquarium, Make Sapphire, Manufacture BentleysOct 22, 2009 17Mine Oil, Operate Shipping Lanes, Restore FilmOct 29, 2009 18Make Batteries, Build Artificial Islands, Create PerfumeNov 12, 2009 19Manufacture Stainless Steel, Make Paper, Monster MotorcycleNov 19, 2009 20Make Military Helicopters, Design Metro Systems, Engineer Artificial ReefsNov 19, 2012

How Do They Do It? S06E12 Synopsis

Stream How Do They Do It? "Airplane Parachutes, Solar Power, Photochromic Lenses" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2009-09-24, this episode is part of Season 6 of How Do They Do It?. Featuring performances from Rupert Degas, Robert Llewellyn among the cast. With a runtime of 22m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. How do they use explosive rockets to catch crashing planes in mid-air and how do sunbathing techniques help scientists catch rays of sun? Plus, the shady secrets of sunglasses.