Identity area
Reference code
LSBU/8/12/1
Title
Real Success South Bank University Campaign & Mad Dog the Solar Car
Date(s)
- August 1997 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 VHS tape
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Mad Dog Project was part of a research programme in the University's Sustainable Transport Research Centre in the School of Engineering. The Project designed and built low budget solar cars and competed in various World Solar Challenges. The first car, Mad Dog I entered the 1996 race, Mad Dog II competed in the 1998 World Solar Rally and Mad Dog III competed in several races, including the World Solar Challenge 2001 and 2001 American Solar Challenge.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Two television adverts targeted at prospective students and a feature on the Mad Dog Solar Car. This 8 minute footage is replayed on a loop for 3 hours.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright Permission Required
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Blue 'clear' label.