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The Technology behind the London Olympics Opening Ceremonies

The 2012 Olympic Games kicked off their 17 days of festivities with the Opening Ceremony this past weekend. Watched by an estimated audience of over 1 billion people world wide, the 225 minute presentation included an amazing display of art, creativity, multi-screen, LED and Projection.
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Innovative Seating Design and Technology for Stadia and Venues

Spectators seating arrangement is always a key area of focus in stadia and venues structures, as their level of experience only fulfills the purpose of event or sport. Historically, different forms of materials were used in various structures and forms for these seating. Like cement structures as steps, wooden chairs or benches etc. The stadia seating systems and structures are discussed rarely among the stadium features and facilities. However, today the seating has taken an equal importance and is experiencing developments, advancements and innovations.
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Smartphone Technology in Enhancing Sports Venues Services

Its the age of mobile phones and Smartphone era has started. A wide range of changes has taken place in mobile phone purpose, networks, availability of networks and the network requirements. Hence, the phone carriers are also playing a key role in adding on to the smartphone technology.
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Personal Mobility Vehicles for Sport Venues

In venues technology has widened its wings, as well the occupancy has increased beyond expectations and the result is the very large venues in space / area. However, venue management thrives for successful venue operations management. This success replicates the success and specialty of venues other equipment, arrangements and the event as a whole.
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Tensegrity and the Transformable Stadia Roof Structures

Newton's Laws deals with tension. In tension equal and opposite forces acting on a rigid body may act to compress the body or to stretch it. So, the bodies are then said to be under compression or under tension. Materials like strings, chains, and cables are rigid under tension but may collapse under compression. While, certain building materials, like brick and mortar, stone, tend to be strong under compression but very weak under tension. It is challenging and complicated to manage tension in big monuments like bridges, skyscrapers, stadia, towers, etc.
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Machine Revolution in Cricket Bowling

Bowling Machine in Cricket
Cricket is a sport that is always privileged with the bowling machines that can give user the right order of development of the sport and the player for its probability of perfect activity desired is always high. The whole bowling machine is an evolution of science because of the aerodynamics and biomechanics involved in bowling.
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Technology in Stadia Seating & Ticketing

Historically stadia use to sell tickets and leave it to audience about where they want to sit, irrespective of the stadium occupancy. Now, it is evident that seating format is equally one of the focus areas in the trends & developments we have seen in stadia industry. While there is also a change in sitting preferences in the audience in terms of physical comfort and the people with whom they want to sit with.
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Sports Psychology

Sports psychology is often quoted as being making the difference between someone who is good and someone who is a champion, giving you that little extra edge to put you ahead of your opponent. All good sporting performances come from being well prepared, mentally as well as physically. To be the best requires you to use the skills that you have as effectively as possible. Full Article

Use of Technology in Football

Technology wasn't Football's. Any better technology couldn't survive in a game of Football
Use of Hawk-eye, developed at Chemring Group's, Roke Manor Research Ltd. was largely in use by the cricket world, then in tennis and football was no exception after all. It has to face lot of challenges to settle in the ever happening football world. Hawk-Eye demands at least 25% of the ball to be visible to its cameras to predict a fool proof judgment. Full Article

SPORTS VENUES: AVENUES OF REVENUE

Sport as a profession and as a source of entertainment for audience is as old as hills. Today, sports have gained unparalleled prominence the world over. Tournaments, competitions, events of various sports held each year are growing at a fast pace. Given such a scenario, the need for new sporting venues is immense. Full Article

Efficient London 2012

London 2012 venues are planned with efficiency
The home of Cricket, the land of oldest tennis championship is now on its way to entertain everyone on the planet during summer 2012. The 2012 Olympics is called the London 2012. London adds jewels to its crown with this host. Alongside Queen's Club, Old Trafford, Twickenham, Silverstone, St.Andrew's, Lord's, Wimbledon and Wembley stand the brand new Olympic Park, which is near completion with applause from corners of the world. Full Article