
TV Schedule for Science - West
Saturday, August 9th TV listings for Science - West
Extreme Ice Machines Beast in the Snow
The Yeti is a custom-made snow-eater that keeps a critical Alaskan airport open for business; experts reveal how cutting-edge engineering and the latest technology keep this machine running in the toughest conditions.
Extreme Ice Machines 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.
Extreme Ice Machines 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.
Extreme Ice Machines 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.
Extreme Ice Machines Goliath Below Zero
Experts use a cutting-edge, all-terrain engineering marvel to access a perilous job site covered in snow.
Extreme Ice Machines US Army Super Helicopter
A helicopter made for extreme environments aids US Army rescue efforts in some of the most harsh conditions; a trio of small but capable tugboats moves cargo vessels through the busiest port of Alaska.
Impossible Fixes Mission Las Vegas
Lighting technicians battle extreme desert conditions to keep the lights bright in Las Vegas; at extreme heights, they perform risky neon bulb replacements.
Impossible Fixes High-Wire Hell
Working thousands of feet above the California desert, engineers and crews perform perilous high-wire acts to keep a hi-tech tramway system operating safely for the hundreds of daily tourists it transports.
Impossible Fixes Tower of Terror
Technicians battle staggering heights and fierce winds to upgrade a communications tower that keeps millions connected; special access to this dangerous job site reveals what it takes to get the job done.
Impossible Fixes Roller Coaster 911
When the world's oldest roller coaster breaks at the worst possible moment, skilled engineers and technicians race against the clock to investigate what went wrong and how to fix it before it's opened to the public.
Impossible Fixes Ice Bridge Nightmare
A determined team of expert technicians battle nature's destructive forces to keep one of the world's longest road bridges open in deadly conditions.
Impossible Fixes Storm Surge Emergency
When sea levels rise, storm surge barriers work overtime to fight floods; it takes a team of experts to maintain these engineering marvels to prevent catastrophe and keep millions of people safe.
Programming to be announced.