DHCP Roller Coaster – The Storm
DHCP Roller Coaster – The Storm
May 2022,
Lighting is an integral part of every project, but often lighting stays in the background, creating an ambience, and providing sufficient illumination for tasks or just for visibility. At ‘The Storm’, Dubai’s first of its kind indoor rollercoaster, lighting takes the centre stage. Lighting was used to mimic severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, lightning etc. besides regular illumination. Lighting was also used to create special effects such as images of Fireworks, various shapes and the UAE National Flag.
Challenges spur us to give our best, and, especially for critical requirements, such as replicating lighting effects, we brainstormed and gave multiple options to the client. We are always ready to go the extra mile in ensuring the success of a project.
DHCP Roller Coaster- The Storm
Client: Emaar Entertainment
Engineering consultant: Cundall
Contractor: Alec + ALEMCO
Lighting control system supply and programming: Creation Gulf
Imagine yourself on a roller coaster as it slowly climbs up higher and higher. And once you have reached a height of 50 meters, you are hurtling down, covering 50 meters in just 5 seconds. It doesn’t end there. You free fall into an epic mega storm with top class cinematic effects. You are the storm chaser.
Creation provided a system capable of creating multiple effects simultaneously in different areas. The two main parts of the system in the interior areas were the Programmable RGB Linear Fixture installed on the wall, as well as the RGBW Pixel String which was integrated into the track itself. Although each element was independent and with its own set of effects, it was critical that all these elements were synchronized with each other to achieve the desired intent. This was made possible through the timeline based programming available with Pharos Controls.
Mr. Patel added, “Due to site conditions and final fixture selections, there were changes needed in our system based on the new wiring requirements. This was achieved by combining the flexibility of Pharos Controls with the wide array of accessories available from Artistic License.”