Technology and Safety

Abstract

Technology lies at the heart of exciting experiences in the amusement park, creating tensions between magic and reality, between the experiences of eyes and body, danger and safety. It is easy to forget how much science and technology lie behind what we take for granted. This chapter aims to help you and your students discover the technological solutions that send you on rides and keep you safe until the end. These solutions include tracks, lift hills and rollback protections, mechanical and magnetic brakes, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromagnetism and proximity sensors for block systems in roller coasters, as well as safety routines and standards.