New airport pods simulate weather at destination, see how
Digital Reporter
Thursday, June 18, 2015, 9:03 AM -
The key to a stress-free vacation is planning as much in advance as is practical.
Arguably, the most taxing part of holidays is the day you spend at the airport. On top of any delays that may occur, you may have forgotten to pack a sweater in your carry-on. But what if you could experience the weather before arriving at your destination?
To promote international connections, new technology in Sweden allows passengers to dress appropriately for the weather. Stockholm Arlanda Aiport constructed three pods that simulate different climates around the world in real time.
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Experience the hot desert in Dubai or arctic chill at the touch of a button.
The rooms are connected to online weather services whose data are transformed into a physical experience for you on the premises – all using the latest sound and image technology as well as wind, misters and temperature simulations, according to the airport's website.
You have the option of entering Go pods: HOT, COLD and BIG. GO Hot simulates conditions in seven warm destinations including: Dubai, Las Vegas and Casablanca. GO Cold creates the icy northern winds of destinations like Tromso, Norway and Reykjavik, Iceland. Go BIG replicates the urban buzz of places like the Big Apple and the windy city of Chicago.
The Climate Portal is set to run by the end of August.
Source: Mashable | YouTube | Stockholm Arlanda Airport
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