Why Forgotten Acoustic Mirror Networks Stand | ABANDONED

Acoustic mirrors are bizarre, monolith-like structures once used to detect incoming aircraft. Their usefulness was cut short as they were replaced by the radar. Today, we have a look at what remains of the once-vast network. Join this channel for exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join Chapters: 00:00 - What are acoustic mirrors? 00:37 - The history of acoustic reflection technology 03:00 - Development of the acoustic mirror 06:57 - The early forms of Radar 07:23 - British Chain Home Radar system 07:44 - The oboe Radar system 08:29 - What Remains of America’s acoustic mirrors 09:40 - Why the U.K. built so many acoustic mirrors 10:00 - Why remains of the U.K. acoustic mirror network 1200 - The legacy of Acoustic mirrors in modern technology IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/ITshistoryX https://www.instagram.com/ryansocash/ » CREDIT Scriptwriter -Ryan Socash Editor - Sebastian Ripoll, Host - Ryan Socash » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.