The Swiss Museum of Transport's Planetarium is Getting a Refurbishment
Rahul Kalvapalle — May 3, 2014 — Tech
References: verkehrshaus.ch & avinteractive
The refurbished planetarium at the Swiss Museum of Transport is one of the few in the world that is able to project moving pictures on the inside of its 18-meter high dome.
This innovation aims to extend the Swiss museum's reputation for fascinating young and old visitors alike since it opened in 1969.
Within the dome, which has a projection area of 508 square meters, visitors are treated to breathtaking sights of the sky and the solar system, and discover principles and discoveries from the world of astronomy. A maximum of 230 visitors can enjoy the projections at a time.
The technology was designed in part by Swiss company Auviso. Auviso used special P-5 wash lights to illuminate the planetarium. These lights are equipped with an optimized cooling system and a control mechanism that allows for flicker-free operation. This is hugely important so as to not interfere with the astronomical projections.
This innovation aims to extend the Swiss museum's reputation for fascinating young and old visitors alike since it opened in 1969.
Within the dome, which has a projection area of 508 square meters, visitors are treated to breathtaking sights of the sky and the solar system, and discover principles and discoveries from the world of astronomy. A maximum of 230 visitors can enjoy the projections at a time.
The technology was designed in part by Swiss company Auviso. Auviso used special P-5 wash lights to illuminate the planetarium. These lights are equipped with an optimized cooling system and a control mechanism that allows for flicker-free operation. This is hugely important so as to not interfere with the astronomical projections.
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Planetarium Experiences - The refurbished planetarium at the Swiss Museum of Transport sets a trend for immersive and visually stunning astronomical projections.
2. Advanced Illumination Technology - The use of specialized P-5 wash lights by Swiss company Auviso showcases a trend towards optimized cooling and flicker-free operation in planetariums.
3. Interactive Learning in Planetariums - The 18-meter high dome with a projection area of 508 square meters encourages a trend towards interactive and educational experiences for visitors at the Swiss Museum of Transport.
Industry Implications
1. Museum & Exhibition - The refurbishment of the Swiss Museum of Transport's planetarium reflects a disruptive innovation opportunity for the museum and exhibition industry to enhance visitor engagement through immersive technology.
2. Lighting & Technology - The specialized P-5 wash lights used in the planetarium highlight a disruptive innovation opportunity for the lighting and technology industry to provide optimized cooling and flicker-free operation in various applications.
3. Education & Entertainment - The interactive learning experience provided by the Swiss Museum of Transport's planetarium creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the education and entertainment industry to combine immersive visuals with educational content.
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