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The SnowVolution concept is based on an innovative approach to
indoor skiing. A snow covered rotating planar disc, up to 300 metres
in diameter, is inclined at around 25 degrees and made up of 5 or
6 concentric rings each between 17 metres and 20 metres wide. Each
of these rings is able to rotate independently in either direction
around a static centre island at mean tangential speeds of up to
15 metres/per second.
Typically, adjacent rings would rotate in the same direction and
be separated by a static or stationary ring, the remaining rings
would rotate in the opposite direction. This arrangement spreads
skiers and snowboarders across the whole width of the disc on both
sides of the central zone leading to high levels of utilisation.
The SnowVolution concept of a snowdome represents a significant improvement over
existing static ski slopes. Typical skiing time is greatly increased
because there is no end to the skiing surface. Equally, many more
skiers can be accommodated on the skiing surface adding greatly
to revenues.
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